Arsenal news: Eden Hazard’s Gunners message as Mikel Arteta backs move

Arsenal have been linked with a summer transfer move for Real Madrid’s Eden Hazard as Mikel Arteta has been assisted to send William Saliba on loan this season

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Mikel Arteta on the reason behind Arsenal’s stellar form

Eden Hazard has suggested he could be quite interested in joining Arsenal.

The Belgian striker looks set to leave Real Madrid This summer after a drop in cesarean orders in Spain and has been linked with a return Premier League with Chelsea and Arsenal both said they were monitoring his situation. And his past comments about Arsenal could hint at a surprise move to the Emirates Stadium.

It comes because Mikel Arteta has been backed up after sending young centre-back William Saliba on loan this season. Saliba arrives at the club as a highly-rated prospect but has spent a year back in his hometown of Marseille – a move backed by former Gunners player Bacary Sagna.

And Arsenal lost their Premier League encounter with Liverpool.

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Arteta has stepped back

Bacary Sagna has supported Mikel Arteta’s decision to take William Salah on loan to Marseille.

Saliba has struggled to make an impact in north London, having spent last season at Nice before being moved on loan again this term. But former Gunners star Sagna believes the move was the correct decision by Arteta, who he believes the French defender needs to play in.

Saliba has impressed in France and Sagna says he can’t wait to see the young defender return to his parent club next season.

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Hazard’s Arsenal message

Eden Hazard’s earlier comments could provide encouragement to Arsenal in hopes they will sign the Real Madrid hero this summer.

The former Chelsea star shone in the Premer League during his time at Stamford Bridge but things did not go well for him in Spain and he has been linked with leaving the club this summer. Mikel Arteta is said to be very interested in bringing the player to the Emirates Stadium – and his comments on the famous Invincibles could suggest that he would be delighted to be linked with the club.

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Liverpool talking point

It was an uncomfortable evening for Mikel Arteta’s side as Arsenal lost 2-0 to Liverpool in the Premier League.

The Gunners conceded twice in the second half as Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino helped to improve Arsenal’s defense to seal the victory for the Reds. But there were many positives for Arsenal to take advantage of from the match when they had a more attractive first half and Gabriel Martinelli lit up the Emirates Stadium team.

The match is full of points worth mentioning.

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