New deal for Arteta, No deal for Biglia + Oguzhan Offyakup

What’s this I read this morning? Arsenal in talks to sign stylish experienced Spanish midfielder? Don’t take that bunting down just yet! We could be in line for another celebration!
Oh wait, hang on. It’s only Mikel Arteta. The metronomic metrosexual has apparently asked the board if they might consider giving him a pay rise. Seeing as, you know, he did take a ten grand a week pay cut to join us last summer. Fair enough I say. I’m the first to criticise Arsenal for doling out exorbitant salaries to players who have yet to prove themselves. Arteta has shown in no uncertain terms this year that he knows a thing or two about football.
In fact, without him in the side we barely looked like a foo...