Arsenal latest: Mikel Arteta puts foot down on Declan Rice as Premier League trio targeted

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has dismissed fitness concerns surrounding Declan Rice following their 2-1 Champions League victory over Slavia Prague. Despite Rice showing signs of fatigue, Arteta defended playing the midfielder for the full 90 minutes ahead of their upcoming Premier League match against Hull City at the Emirates Stadium. Former player Karen Carney had previously raised concerns regarding Arsenal's reliance on Rice when fatigued.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Bournemouth trio Marcus Tavernier, Eli Junior Kroupi, and Alex Scott ahead of the January transfer window. Tavernier is viewed as an option to upgrade the left flank, while the Gunners face competition from Bayern Munich for Kroupi and multiple domestic rivals for Scott.