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Report: Mikel Arteta doesn’t want £5m Arsenal player next season

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta does not have Pablo Mari in his plans for next season, according to The Sun.

The Sun have reported that the defender is not part of Arsenal manager Arteta’s plans.

There is speculation that Turkish giants Fenerbahce want to sign the 28-year-old Spanish defender in the summer transfer window.

Pablo Mari’s Arsenal summer exit likely

In our view, it is likely that Arsenal will be without Pablo Mari in their squad for next season.

After all, if Arteta does not want the defender, then it is unlikely that he will be at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal are well stocked in central defence at the moment.

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Ben White and Gabriel are the two main centre-backs at Arsenal, and Arteta now has William Saliba at his disposal as well.

Moreover, Rob Holding is still at Arsenal.

Mari has failed to make an impact at Arsenal since his £5 million move (The Sun), making only 22 appearances for the Gunners (The Sun).

The defender will not be missed at Arsenal if he leaves this summer.

Mari is 28 now and has a lot of years of football left to play, and we think that it would be best for Arsenal and the player if he leaves this summer.