Here are your Arsenal evening headlines for Saturday, June 6.
Kieran Tierney vision outlined
Recent speculation has suggested that Arsenal could allow Kieran Tierney to leave after just 12 months at the club but recent comments from Mikel Arteta suggest otherwise.
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers is reportedly keen on a reunion with the player he managed at Celtic but Arteta, speaking last month, has high hopes for the 22-year-old Scotland international.
"I’m really looking forward to working with him and giving him the opportunity to play. His attitude, his commitment, his willingness, it’s incredible," he said.
“I think he’s going to bring something special to us. It [the injury] has been a shame, but it’s part of his development. During your career, you go through these moments."
Wilfried Zaha opens up on Arsenal transfer interest
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has opened up on his feelings after Arsenal's interest in signing the Ivory Coast international last summer.
The Gunners were heavily linked with a move for the former Manchester United man, before turning their attention to his compatriot Nicolas Pepe and landing him in a £72m club-record move.
"'It was nice. Supporting them and having them wanting you at the same time, leaves you thinking: 'this is amazing'," he told Rio Ferdinand's locker room show on YouTube.
"But things never worked out so you just have to move on as quickly as possible. I was thinking this may happen and my family was saying 'wow it's Arsenal,' but yeah it just didn't work out."
Denilson discusses Arsenal exit
Former Arsenal midfielder Denilson has discussed his exit from the Emirates Stadium nine years ago, admitting it was down to personal reasons.
The Brazilian spent seven years in North London, either side of spells with Sao Paulo, and has now spoken about the problems he encountered during his time in England.
“I was living by myself in a different country and found it very difficult. Towards the end I really felt alone. I started to feel not right mentally and physically. Being alone affected my mind and my football. That’s when I realised it was time to go back to Brazil, where I had family and friends, in the hope it would lift my spirits," he told the Guardian.
“Going back to Brazil meant I could speak openly with my dad about what I was feeling. It helped a lot.”
