Arteta in huge demand as previous talks with Arsenal proved difficult

Arsenal are currently top of the table and are the leading favourites to win the Premier League title. This team has been built by Mikel Arteta, who is now one of the most in-demand managers in world football.

Details: According to The Athletic, the Spanish coach is attracting significant interest, and if Arsenal are to extend his contract, it would come at a high cost and involve a complex negotiation process.

The last time Arteta signed a new deal — his current contract runs until 2027 — the negotiations, which also covered his coaching staff, were lengthy and expensive.

Mikel Arteta was appointed Arsenal head coach on December 20, 2019. Since then, he has won two trophies, finished the season in second place on several occasions, and led the club to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

At present, Arsenal sit top of the Premier League table. After 16 rounds, they have collected 36 points and hold a two-point lead over their closest challengers.

Reminder: Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta provided an update on his injured players ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League Matchday 17 clash against Everton.