Fabrizio Romano has dismissed the rumors suggesting that Mikel Arteta might leave Arsenal to join Manchester United as their manager. Despite former Man Utd star Rio Ferdinand’s speculation that Arteta would eagerly accept the opportunity, Romano asserts that there’s no truth to these claims and no intentions from any party involved to bring Arteta to Old Trafford.
Regarding the Manchester United managerial situation, there has been speculation about potential replacements for Erik ten Hag, with Roberto De Zerbi’s name being linked. However, Romano emphasizes that there’s no concrete basis to these reports. He notes that Man United are giving Ten Hag time and support to develop his footballing philosophy, and there’s a strong relationship with INEOS.
Romano stresses that while there may be ongoing discussions and debates, particularly about Rio Ferdinand’s assertion regarding Arteta, he prefers to focus on factual news rather than hypothetical scenarios. He emphasizes Arteta’s commitment to Arsenal and his sole focus on the club.
Arteta is currently enjoying another successful season with Arsenal, as they compete for the Premier League title once again. Meanwhile, Ten Hag’s tenure at Man Utd has been challenging, with the team struggling in the Premier League and having a slim chance of qualifying for the Champions League. Their only remaining hope for silverware is the FA Cup.
With Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s arrival as part-owner of Man Utd, it’s widely anticipated that Ten Hag will depart the club at the end of the season.