Arsenal can benefit from Manchester City’s decision to cull a huge chunk of their squad in the summer, with Jack Grealish a player who could potentially thrive under Mikel Arteta.

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Arsenal have been encouraged in their long-term pursuit for one of Mikel Arteta’s top transfer targets whom he failed to sign last summer.

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William Gallas believes signing former Chelsea striker Diego Costa as a free agent would initially ‘lift’ the Arsenal squad. However, Gallas – who played for both clubs – says passionate and fiery Costa would end up ‘clashing’ with Mikel Arteta.