Mikel Arteta reacts to Barcelona interest

Mikel Arteta insists he is ‘focused’ on Arsenal after sensational reports linking him with Barcelona.

He said: “There is always going to be speculation when there are elections in Barcelona. It’s a huge team.

“Obviously I was raised there as a player and they’re always going to be linked.

“I’m fully focused on the job that I have to do here, and we have a lot to do. I’m really enjoying it.

“I am the manager of Arsenal Football Club, and I’m really enjoying it. I want to do much better than what we’ve done.”