Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has responded to questions linking the club to Christian Eriksen. Inter Milan are prepared to let him go in January after failing to make an impression since joining from Tottenham last year. Creativity in midfield has been problematic at the Emirates this campaign.
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Only three other teams have scored less in the league and much has been put down to the lack of chances created.
But Arteta refused to get drawn into whether or not Arsenal are interested in the Danish midfielder.
When asked if Eriksen could solve his creative problems, he said: "There are a lot of players out there that could improve any team.
Christian Eriksen has been linked with a move to Arsenal (Image: REUTERS)
"But obviously, we are not going to discuss any individuals."
One player with flair that is struggling at the Emirates this campaign is Nicolas Pepe, who was sent off after being handed a rare start in the Premier League at the weekend.
After headbutting Leeds United star Ezgjan Alioski, referee Anthony Taylor had little choice but to show a red card.
Arteta was fuming with the Ivorian but he looks set to be given a chance to redeem himself tonight when Arsenal take on Molde in the Europa League.
And the Gunners coach has insisted that Pepe's career is in his hands after rejecting the idea that the forward had fallen out of favour as a result of his actions.
“Absolutely not, it’s not about that and I don’t like that type of statement,” Arteta said.
“I will give Nico my full support all the time. He knows the things he has to improve but again we all know his qualities.
“He has some responsibility, and I have a lot of responsibility, to get the best out of him. I cannot fault his effort at all.
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"There are certain aspects he can do better because he has the ability … but to say there is a threat to finish his career here, it’s not at all like that.
“With his ability I am going to be very demanding because I know what he can do and he needs to deal with that.
“It’s in his hands, honestly. I know what he can give us and it’s completely down to him.”