The versatile player has signed for Southampton for the 2022-23 season - and reports have indicated there could be an option to buy.
Arsenal are discussing a new contract with one of their players before he joins another Premier League club on loan.
"We're totally closed off. We're obviously still looking but I don't expect any major business to be done."
Tottenham are ready to jump ahead of West Ham in their bid to add a playmaker to Antonio Conte's squad, while Chelsea are willing to go all in on a Serie A striker.
Man Utd have cooled their interest in one attacker amid new confidence they'll sign the real prize, while an Arsenal transfer is quickly ramping up.
Three sides are in the running to take the Arsenal star on board, after the Gunners decided he is not in their plans for the future
West Ham target, Hans Vanaken, has given a wholly encouraging update on his potential move to West Ham, though the business is unlikely to end there.
The Gunners are ready to free up space in their squad by allowing four of their unwanted stars - starting with Albert Sambi Lokonga - to leave Emirates Stadium.
"Hopefully they’ll see the benefit of it, whether that is here with us or whether they need to go somewhere else, that is obviously the decision of Edu and Mikel Arteta."
The pair are hardly problem players, though their contract statuses necessitate a sale this summer and buyers are now circling.
The Gunners midfielder is desperate to move on and play first-team football and could now be handed the chance to stay in the Premier League
The versatility man has thanked Roma for his experience in Italy but will now report back to Arsenal.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles looks set to make a return to the Premier League this summer, claims a report.
Mikel Arteta is poised to have another problem to solve this summer after a report put a potential Arsenal deal on very shaky ground.
Jose Mourinho is set to cost Arsenal millions by giving Mikel Arteta a fresh decision to make over the future of Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
The star's move kicks off what is likely to be a very busy for the Gunners
The Arsenal manager has revealed where they will be looking to make signings after admitting they are short of squad depth
Roma ready to land Arsenal's forgotten man as they also look to target Everton star to bolster their squad
An Arsenal striker is on the verge of sealing a January exit, while a second deal is progressing nicely with a medical already booked in.
The future of a Gunner will be determined by an upcoming in-person chat with Arteta, while a familiar suitor has emerged over a second deal.
Personal terms over the midfielder deal are reported to have been agreed and on a contract until summer 2025
Arsenal are digging their heels in over one January transfer as the deal takes a twist, according to a report
An Arsenal transfer is on the verge of completion, and a report has revealed the role an ex-Chelsea star played in proceedings.
An Arsenal transfer is ramping up after a trusted source revealed the the inner workings of the proposed move.
Mikel Arteta has so far resisted calls to let a player go but there may be a different outcome next month.
Arteta can seemingly do no wrong at present after a current Arsenal star he just recalled provided a telling transfer update on his future.
Arteta outlined what has made a resurgent Gunners star a "different player", and gave his verdict on the Tavares v Tierney squad battle.
Both will make their demands clear to the club in January - but it seems Arsenal will only listen to one of them
Granit Xhaka's misfortune could allow an unhappy Arsenal star the chance to finally shine in his favourite position.
After revealing the Everton owner had given him the green light, Benitez is reportedly seeking to prise an Arsenal star away in January.