Mikel Arteta gets dream £43m transfer update as new injury emerges before Arsenal vs Man City
Mikel Arteta has been dealt three injury updates during the March international break that could have huge Premier League implications. Gabriel Magalhaes and Bukayo Saka returned early to London Colney with both Brazil and England releasing updates on the Gunners duo.
At the start of the week, it was announced in a press conference that Gabriel was dealing with a flamed Achilles tendon. As for Saka, he was absent from Thursday's outdoor training sessions with Jordan Henderson, Cole Palmer and Harry Kane also working indoors.
The following day Saka was the subject of a statement that confirmed he was to miss the friendlies against Belgium and Brazil as a precaution. With a huge clash against Manchester City to come next weekend, the duo are understandable doubts with another key player who would likely feature in that fixture potentially missing out.
During England vs Brazil, Kyle Walker left the action inside the first 15 minutes after pulling up clutching his hamstring. The experienced defender is of huge importance to Pep Guardiola with his recovery pace making him an invaluable asset for Man City.
The two-week pause from domestic football has also seen numerous transfer updates emerge with one for Arsenal a major positive ahead of the summer. With that in mind, football.london has taken a look at all the Gunners news, transfer rumours and injury updates.
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