Mikel Arteta gives updates on Saka injury and return date, sets eye on possible replacement 

Mikel Arteta gives updates on Saka injury and return date, sets eye on possible replacement

Arsenal host Sheffield United at the Emirates on Saturday (October 28) in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta’s team are third in the league after nine games, winning six.

Meanwhile, the Gunners are planning to move for Galatasaray’s Sacha Boey in the winter. Elsewhere, manager Mikel Arteta refused to let Takehiro Tomiyasu leave the Emirates this summer.

 

On that note, here’s a look at the key Arsenal transfer stories as on October 28, 2023:

 

Arsenal eyeing January move for Sacha Boey

Arsenal are planning to move for Sancha Boey in January, according to Sporx. Club representatives were at Istanbul in midweek to scout the player during Galatasaray’s game against Bayern Munich.

Mikel Arteta decided against Takehiro Tomiyasu’s departure this summer, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The Japanese right-back has been in and out of the starting XI since arriving at the club in 2021. He was linked with a departure from Arsenal following the arrival of Jurrien Timber from Ajax this year.

 

However, in his column for Caught Offside, Romano said that the Gunners turned down an approach from Inter Milan for the Japanese this year.

 

“Takehiro Tomiyasu is another player earning praise for his recent performances, and although I don’t currently have any information on the possibility of a new contract soon, Arsenal are very happy with his performances,” wrote Romano.

He continued:

 

“I can also reveal that Inter Milan wanted Tomiyasu in July, but Arsenal said no.

“Mikel Arteta and Edu wanted to keep him, and it was clearly a successful decision, he’s really appreciated at the club and is really showing his value and versatility at the moment.”

The 24-year-old has appeared 11 times across competitions this season for the north London side.