Mikel Arteta has endured a frustrating start to the transfer window (Picture: Getty)Mikel Arteta will have to go back to the drawing board with a move for his No.1 summer transfer target set to hit the rocks. The Arsenal manager has already endured a frustrating start to the transfer window after Aston Villa won the race to sign Emi Buendia from Norwich. Adding more creativity and flair in central midfield represents a priority for Arteta whose side scored just 55 goals in 38 Premier League games last season. Real Betis star Nabil Fekir, who almost joined Liverpool three years ago, has been linked recently but he is not understood be a genuine target. MORE : Thomas Partey rates his first season at Arsenal and finally addresses Mikel Arteta ‘push’ against SpursMORE : Aaron Ramsey open to leaving Juventus amid Arsenal transfer speculationFor more stories like this, check our sport pageFollow Metro Sport across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Source: Metro June 15, 2021 10:51 UTC