There’s no way I’m going to allow that to happen under my watch. It’s because of Arteta’s careless transfer dealings in the past that I’m still suffering.”
That’s the fiery statement from Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, who has reportedly vowed to block the transfer of yet another City star despite the player already agreeing personal terms with Arsenal.
Sources inside the Etihad reveal that the unnamed player is eager to make the switch to the Emirates this summer, with a full agreement in place on the personal side of the deal. But Guardiola is standing firm, determined not to strengthen a direct Premier League rival, especially after past transfers to Arsenal have come back to haunt him.
This latest twist has set up a tense standoff between the player, the two clubs, and the managers and could spark one of the most heated transfer battles of the window.
The player wants Arsenal. Arsenal want the player. But Pep Guardiola? He’s ready to go to war to stop it.
