Arsenal Morning Round-Up, Friday 23rd October 2026: Arteta Weighs Up Changes and Saka Concern Ahead of Everton Clash

Mikel Arteta has been speaking ahead of Saturday's Premier League match with Everton, with the boss addressing questions over Bukayo Saka and being urged to tweak his formation (Football.London). Football.London reports Arteta could make as many as seven changes to his starting line-up for the game, and has also sent a pointed message to Kai Havertz (Football.London). However, there is a note of caution too, with three players reportedly set to miss the Everton fixture and Arteta voicing a 'concern' over Saka (Football.London). The match comes just three days after Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League (Football.London).

That Bayern draw continues to generate reaction, with Harry Kane said to be full of praise for Arsenal and in agreement with a Bayern teammate's view of the Gunners following the clash (Football.London).

On the transfer front, Football.London reports that Arsenal had scouts present at a Champions League match amid a triple transfer claim involving the club (Football.London). The Evening Standard's transfer live blog also mentions a "shock" triple Arsenal move as part of a wider round-up that includes Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United interest in other players (Evening Standard). As ever, these remain reports rather than confirmed club business.

Looking ahead, The Guardian's weekend preview suggests Arsenal's Max Dowman could get an opportunity for involvement as part of its look at things to watch across the Premier League this weekend (The Guardian). All eyes now turn to Saturday's home game against Everton, with team news and final selection calls expected to follow Arteta's latest comments (Football.London) (Football.London) (Football.London).

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