Transfer news: Hato to Arsenal, Man United eye Premier League CB, Trippier’s Newcastle future & more

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Mikel Arteta happy at Arsenal + Jorrel Hato transfer links

The feeling around the future of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is very clear despite links with the Barcelona job. At the moment there are rumours, but no indication that Arteta is thinking about leaving Arsenal in the summer.

Arteta is very happy at Arsenal, but also on the Barcelona side, they are aware of his situation. He is appreciated by many clubs around the world, but nothing is concrete in terms of contacts at this stage because Arteta is very happy at Arsenal.

Arteta’s full focus is on Arsenal and he’s not thinking about any other job because he’s very happy with life in London as Gunners manager.

Staying with Arsenal, they have scouted talented Ajax defender Jorel Hato multiple times, but he’s now set to sign a new contract. The new deal will be valid until June 2028, with no release clause included.

So, there is no movement expected for Hato in the next transfer window, but it could change in 2025, and Arsenal are one of the teams who have sent scouts to monitor him on several occasions.

Everton to decide Jarrad Branthwaite price amid Man United transfer interest

I’ve reported before that Manchester United are likely to make a centre-back one of their transfer priorities for the summer, and some fans have been asking me about a new name being linked.

Jarrad Branthwaite is looking really impressive with his performances for Everton, and so it’s normal to see stories about his future, but