Arsenal transfer news: Four-man transfer shortlist revealed, Wenger backs Arteta and more - May 17, 2018

#2 Arsene Wenger backs Mikel Arteta

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Arsene Wenger has talked in favour of Mikel Arteta replacing him as the next Gunners boss. The former Everton and Arsenal midfielder has emerged as the board's top choice to take over from the Frenchman. Arteta has spent the last two years assisting Pep Guardiola at Manchester City and is rated highly by his peers and pair alike.

Praising Arteta, Wenger was quoted by Metro as saying, "He has all the qualities to do the job and I have seen as well he is one of the favourites. He was a leader, has a good passion for the game and he knows the club well, knows what is important at the club. He was captain of the club so why not?"