Former Arsenal player Emmanuel Petit has questioned manager Mikel Arteta’s decision to sign £42 million defender Riccardo Calafiori during the last summer transfer window. According to Petit, Arteta should have instead bolstered Arsenal’s attacking options by bringing in a striker.

Emmanuel Petit has questioned why Mikel Arteta signed £42m defender Riccardo Calafiori last summer instead of bolstering Arsenal’s attacking options. The Gunners saw off competition from London rivals Chelsea to sign Italy international Calafiori from ...

Emmanuel Petit has identified the three signings Mikel Arteta needs to make in January to kick-start Arsenal ’s season and admits he is getting ‘frustrated’ and ‘annoyed’ by Gabriel Martinelli. The Gunners are struggling to show the consistency that enabled them to rival Manchester City for the Premier League title over the past two seasons.