Mikel Arteta gets £67m transfer approval as Arsenal must make huge decision now

forward's focus and fitness, adding: "He needs to put the mind in the target to increase his level. He comes from injury, it's normal he's not in the same level to help the team with his quality. He has a lot, the team needs him with good energy, not with frustration, he must slow down and put the mind in the right way.

"He's a captain. He can be frustrated as he wants to win but everyone in the dressing room wants to win. I don't like his body language. I understand it now, I won't understand it next time."

Arsenal's eyes are also fixed on striker Alexander Isak. But the Gunners may have to wait until summer to make a move as the Newcastle sharpshooter remains elusive unless the Magpies miss out on a Champions League berth.