Arsenal news: Man Utd confirm ex-Arsenal man's arrival amid Premier League transfer battle

The final international break of 2024 is also over - and not a moment too soon for .

The Gunners’ have had a stuttering start to the season, not helped by the constant intervals to the campaign. ’s side already sit nine points off the pace in the race for the title.

International breaks also haven’t been kind to Arsenal this season, with a host of their stars picking up injury issues. Arteta will certainly be aiming to avoid the same fate this time around.

Players will start arriving in North London over the coming days as attention turns to this weekend’s clash with . Take a look at all of the latest Arsenal news ahead of the game:

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Man Utd appoint ex-Arsenal man

have announced that former Arsenal and coach Paulo Barreira has been appointed as a member of Ruben Amorim’s backroom team. The Portuguese was announced as the Red Devils new boss earlier this month.

, who has claimed the role of physical performance coach. He is one of five new appointments at the club after Amorim’s arrival.

Barreira will not have to wait too long to be reunited with his former side. Arsenal host United at the Emirates Stadium on December 4.

Who should Arsenal sign in January?

Premier League trio eye Kerkez

Arsenal will have to fight off a host of competition if they are to sign star Milos Kerkez. The Gunners have been linked with a move for the Hungarian left-back in the past.

Premier League rivals are also interested. both Manchester United and Liverpool are eyeing a move for Kerkez.

The Cherries are set to demand a considerably higher fee than the £15.5m they spent on him. Kerkez, 21, joined Bournemouth from AZ Alkmaar in 2023 and allegedly penned a four-year deal upon his arrival on the South Coast.

Van Persie rubbishes return talk

believes “sensitive” fans are preventing him from returning to Arsenal. "I don't expect to work at Arsenal. I think that door is closed," Van Persie admitted.

"Because of my switch to Manchester United, that is my assessment. You never know in football, but that is my assessment. It is still sensitive for them, not for me.

“It is especially sensitive for the Arsenal fans. I have learned that planning so far ahead makes no sense at all. I don't want that either.”

Van Persie controversially left Arsenal for Manchester United in 2012. He subsequently fired the Red Devils to the Premier League title.

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