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DEADLINE DAY THREADPlenty of Arsenal news doing the rounds today (1st February 2021) so I've done a quick thread to keep you guys up to date just in case you missed any Arsenal news today.
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CONFIRMED: Shkodran Mustafi has joined Bundesliga side Schalke in a permanent transfer.
Technical director Edu: “We thank Musti for his contribution at Arsenal which has spanned four-and-a-half years, over 150 appearances and a huge role in two FA Cup wins. Everyone associated with the club wishes Musti and his family the best for the next chapter in his career.”
Mikel Arteta said: “Musti has been a key player for us for a long period of time. He played a very important part in my first season as manager and I’d like to thank him for his professionalism and for always being ready when called upon. We wish Musti well at Schalke.”
Arsenal on Shkodran Mustafi: "His donation of more than 16,000 meals helped vulnerable residents in our local borough of Islington during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, providing them with an essential food service they otherwise wouldn’t have received."
CONFIRMED: Ainsley Maitland-Niles has joined West Bromwich Albion on loan for the remainder of the 2020/21 season.
Technical director Edu said: “We wish Ainsley the best of luck for his time with West Bromwich Albion. He deserves the opportunity to play consistently, which is what he needs for his club and international career ambitions and we fully support him with that.”
Mikel Arteta said: “Ainsley is a very talented player and we are proud of his hard work and development with us. This decision to go on loan to West Bromwich Albion for the rest of this season is to support Ainsley and his growth further. We all wish him the best of luck"
In the 20-minute meeting, Arteta, along with the technical director Edu, made it clear they were still willing to let Maitland-Niles leave but were reluctant to let him join Leicester, which had been the England international's favoured destination. ( @SkySports)
Sky Sports News reporter ( @RobDorsettSky) on Maitland-Niles joining West Brom:
"What a coup it is. He won't be able to play for West Brom tomorrow in their game against Sheffield United tomorrow but what boost will the players and staff get from the signing."
"What a coup it is. He won't be able to play for West Brom tomorrow in their game against Sheffield United tomorrow but what boost will the players and staff get from the signing."
CONFIRMED: Joe Willock has joined Newcastle United on loan until the end of the season.
Technical director Edu said: “Joe is a talented young player and an important member of our first-team squad. This can be seen in the number of appearances he has made for us in recent seasons."
Edu: "At this stage of his career, we have decided together with Joe, that it will benefit his development greatly to enjoy a loan period playing regular first-team football. We wish Joe all the best with his loan move.”
Mikel Arteta said: “Joe is a young player with great ability who is progressing very well and we are happy with his continued development. At this moment in his career, Joe needs to be playing regularly. We all wish Joe the very best at Newcastle until the end of the season.”
CONFIRMED: Zech Medley has been recalled from his loan with Gillingham and has moved to Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock on loan for the remainder of the 2020/21 season.
CONFIRMED: Matt Smith has been recalled from his loan with Swindon Town and has joined fellow League One side Charlton Athletic on loan for the remainder of the 2020/21 season.
. @FabrizioRomano on who is the signing of the window: "I would go for Martin Ødegaard at Arsenal. He’s an amazing talent. It was a good opportunity on loan, with the option to discuss with Real Madrid in the summer. Signing this kind of player in January is not so easy"
. @FabrizioRomano on Ødegaard's move to Arsenal: "Arsenal were fast when they had the opportunity, when they understood the player wanted to leave Madrid. The player asked to leave Madrid, Mikel Arteta called the player, and everything changed"
Roy Hodgson on whether Patrick van Aanholt is good enough to play for Arsenal: "Is he good enough to play for Arsenal?" the Eagles boss told the media on Monday. "Yes, but it would be a real surprise to me."
Aubameyang has rejoined training after providing a negative Covid test, putting himself back in contention for Arsenal's match against Wolves on Tuesday. Alexandre Lacazette will also be available despite suffering a head injury against United. ( @MailSport)
Arsenal will make late calls on Bukayo Saka (hip) and Pablo Mari (calf). Kieran Tierney has been ruled out with a lower-leg injury. ( @MailSport)
Mikel Arteta dismissed Jamie Carragher’s claims that there is ‘no way’ Arsenal can sneak into the Champions League spots.
The Arsenal manager said: "It’s too early (to say that), there are a lot of points. You have to be consistent, you don’t just depend on yourselves."
The Arsenal manager said: "It’s too early (to say that), there are a lot of points. You have to be consistent, you don’t just depend on yourselves."
Arteta: "The better we do, the bigger chance there will be to fight for top 4. You see the results every week and say 'Wow'. It tells you how difficult the season has been for everyone and how much things can change. Look at Man City, where they were and where they are right now.
Arteta: "Confidence is a big factor. If you’re consistenly losing games then players tend to have bad fears or they stop believing that they can win every game. But when you get into a good run of form, then it’s completely the opposite. That’s what is happening at the moment."
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