Arsenal news LIVE: Guendouzi opens up on Arteta relationship, battle with Chelsea for Trossard, Asensio BLOW – updates

FORMER Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi has opened up on his relationship with Mikel Arteta.

The French international spent two years on loan at Marseille before making the switch permanent.

He told BeIN Sports: “It’s true that I didn’t have the best relationship with [Arteta].

He preferred other players and I respect that decision.

“That’s why, afterwards, I also decided to leave because I was still young, I needed playing time to continue to progress.”

Meanwhile, Chelsea are reportedly ready to battle with Arsenal for the signature of Leandro Trossard.

And one winger that the Gunners will definitely not be signing is Marco Asensio as the Real Madrid ace has signed a new contract at the Bernabeu.