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Mikel Arteta believes £27m signing Leandro Trossard will be available to make his debut against Manchester United in a crucial clash at the Emirates on Sunday, and the Gunners boss confirms the Belgian has trained with his new teammates. of team.
- Arsenal take on Man United on Sunday with the Gunners five points clear at the top
- Gunners confirmed the signing of Leandro Trossard on Friday in a deal worth £27m
- A victory for Mikel Arteta’s team would leave Arsenal 11 points ahead of the Red Devils
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that £27m new signing Leandro Trossard should be available to make his debut against Manchester United on Sunday.
Arsenal can be 11 points clear of United with a win that would leave Erik ten Hag’s side with a mountain to climb to catch them.
The Gunners confirmed the signing of Trossard from Brighton on Friday afternoon.
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that new £27m signing Leandro Trossard is available to make his debut against Manchester United on Sunday.
Asked if the Belgian will play United, he said: “He trained today so he’s ready to play.”
Arteta also said he believes all the relevant paperwork has been done in time to ensure Trossard can participate.
Speaking about signing Trossard, he said: ‘We are very happy to have him. He is a player we have been following for a long time.
“The opportunity came and we needed a versatile player on the front line. I think it can have an immediate impact.
Mikel Arteta has been keen to strengthen his attacking options as the Gunners seek a first Premier League title since 2004 and Belgian international Trossard fits the bill.
Brighton will receive a guaranteed figure of around £20m with the remaining £7m made up of achievable incentives, with the Gunners handing Trossard the number 19 shirt, previously worn by Nicolas Pepe.
However, Arteta refused to delve into Arsenal’s links with Polish defender Jakub Kiwior.
‘We can’t talk about players we haven’t finished. When that is the case, we can announce it,’ he added.
Arteta took time to praise the impact of his own players, including Martin Odegaard, before dismissing further injury concerns.
‘Not that I know. Knock on wood,’ she added, when asked about recent injuries.
Arsenal will be without long-term absentee Gabriel Jesus, who is recovering from knee surgery, while Mohamed Elneny and Reiss Nelson are also out.
Eddie Nketiah has so far filled Arteta’s number 9 void, but with Trossard able to fill that role, the Belgian may be included directly.