Mikel Arteta intends to strengthen his Arsenal side in more areas once winger Willian signs on at the Emirates Stadium. The Brazilian announced his departure from Chelsea yesterday, on his 32nd birthday, and he is now poised to pen a three-year contract with the Gunners. Arsenal manager Arteta pushed for the deal as he has real confidence in the Premier League star, who was in top form for London rivals Chelsea post-lockdown. While Willian will add a new dimension to the Gunners’ attacking armoury, they need to plug other holes in the team. Arteta will have a strong array of forwards once Willian joins which includes Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Nicolas Pepe and Alexandre Lacazette....
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