Mikel Arteta forced into double Arsenal transfer decision after return from US pre-season tour
Arsenal's pre-season tour of the United States was a success and has played a vital role in deciding Mikel Arteta's transfer priorities for the rest of the window.
The Gunners' boss was experimental in his tactical decisions in the three friendlies as he integrated new signings Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz, while also playing the likes of Leandro Trossard and Jakub Kiwior in positions we had yet to see.
We also got the chance to see some of the players who have been on the fringes of the first team and possibly even heading towards the exit door, get a chance to play some first-team minutes and show their intentions moving forwards.
Kieran Tierney has been one of the most popular signings in recent seasons but his place in the Arsenal first-team has now been all-but taken by Oleksandr Zinchenko. Multiple reports have linked the Scot with a transfer to the likes of Newcastle United and Aston Villa.
But the Scotland international has looked every bit the committed Arsenal player on the US tour and looks increasingly likely to remain at the club going into next season.
His second-half performance in the 5-3 win over Barcelona was not that of a wantaway star, while his demeanour and link-up with his team-mates proved there is still a big role for the former Celtic man to play, especially as Arteta now conjures up news shapes and tactics to deploy his ever-evolving squad.
The lesser-seen Fabio Vieira also showed his quality during his substitute appearance as Arsenal defeated Barcelona in Los Angeles.
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