Arsenal have sought to improve their squad’s physicality over recent years to the extent that when opting NOT to pursue one prominent target last summer, sources say a senior executive explained the decision internally by claiming that; ‘We would break him’. Mikel Arteta is one of the most demanding managers in the modern game & durability is high on the list of characteristics Arsenal look for in potential signings these days. The club went on to acquire a different player in that position more in line with this profile. ❌🕵️‍♂️ [@JamesOlley]