Great news for Arsenal fans who will have the chance of seeing Mikel Arteta on the pitch for one more season. Even though he has spent more time on the bench last season than on the field, the Spaniard is still an important piece in terms of leadership. Arsenal just announced he will be staying at the Emirates for one more year. He agreed to terms a couple of weeks ago, which is why Wenger did not make any offers for a defensive midfielder. According to ZapSports, the Gunners will not be making an offer in the future either, as the position is already filled and will probably be covered by Coquelin who is in excellent form. As a fan it can be difficult to let go of players like the Spaniard who even though did not impress in a way similar to Henry or Fabregas, he still managed to set an example in terms of professionalism and dedication.

You will always get mixed feelings in these situations when you are torn between a promising, young quality player and a dedicated member of the current squad. It is almost certain that no new midfielder will join Arsenal given the fact that even Flamini who was not in the best of form is still around. Wenger is very likely to continue in the same formation despite all the rumors linking players like Schneiderlin and Vidal to the North Londoners. Hopefully, the money saved here will be rerouted and invested in transferring a left winger and a defender.