Rio Ferdinand has urged Arsenal to back Mikel Arteta before Friday’s transfer deadline and complete the signing of Flamengo defender Pablo Mari. Reports over the weekend claimed centre-back Mari will join Arsenal. However, talks over the deal have now stalled after reports claimed Flamengo have pulled out. Pundit Ferdinand says Arsenal must strengthen at the back and if Arteta feels Mari is the ideal signing, the Gunners must go all out for the defender. JUST IN: Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta sends Barcelona transfer message over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Source: Express January 28, 2020 09:11 UTC