Arteta made the comments about Holding following Arsenal’s win against Fulham in the London derby on Saturday afternoon.
The 24-year-old central defender played well for the Gunners in the Premier League game and played a key role in Gabriel’s goal.
According to WhoScored, the former Bolton Wanderers man had a pass accuracy of 90.3%, won one header, took 106 touches, attempted two dribbles, and made two tackles and three interceptions and three clearances.
According to 90min, Leeds and Newcastle want to sign the Englishman on a season-long loan deal in the summer transfer window.
However, Arteta has made it clear that Holding will not leave Arsenal this summer.
Arteta said on BT Sport about Holding: “I said to him, ‘Change your mind because you are not going anywhere’. Rob is another one that stands for every value that we want at the football club.
“He had a really difficult time, but he trained and pursued his dream to play for this football club. Now why would I have to let him go? You are already playing so what else do you want?”
Blow for Leeds United and Newcastle United?
Holding set to stay will come as a blow for Leeds and Newcastle, with both clubs reportedly keen on Holding.
It seems that the Whites and the Magpies will have to look elsewhere for a centre-back, and there is still enough time in the summer transfer window to find an alternative to Holding.
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