T he 2024/25 campaign proved to be a breakout year for Arsenal duo Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri. The academy graduates both took their chance in Mikel Arteta's team when it was presented to them and never once looked back.

Arsenal’s latest transfer might’ve already given insight into how manager Mikel Arteta plans on using him at his new club.The Gunners signed Noni Madueke on Friday adding to Martin Zubimendi, Christian Nørgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga as confirmed transfers this summer.

Mikel Arteta has finally got his way after Arsenal sealed the £52million signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea. The Blues’ bloated squad and willingness to listen to offers for the 23-year-old implied that the Gunners were simply taking advantage of a market opportunity by pouncing for the England international.

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The latest behind-the-scenes footage from the official Arsenal website reveals even more of that in discussions with Arteta, Andrea Berta and Madueke. Upon meeting up with Madueke, Arteta said: “Here he is, finally! Big smile on your face, I love it!” while the pair embraced.