Arsenal news: Arteta makes attempt to snatch Guardiola favourite as suspension calls grow

Arsenal news: Arteta makes attempt to snatch Guardiola favourite as suspension calls growArsenal round-up as interest in a Barcelona star emerges and Gabriel Martinelli's referee push is assessedCommentsSportMark Whiley Sports Writer04:00, 07 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMikel Arteta may have feared an extra punishment for Gabriel Martinelli(Image: PA)Arsenal have had little time to lick their wounds as they prepare to face Sporting CP in the Champions League. The Gunners have travelled to Portugal for the first leg of their quarter-final following the devastating FA Cup defeat to Championship side Southampton on Saturday.‌In the space of a fortnight, following last month's Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City, Arsenal's quadruple dream has been shattered, leaving the Premier League and Champions League on their schedule.‌While the Gunners have a handy nine-point lead over City, who have played a game fewer, recent setbacks have left fans fearing another late-season collapse.‌Having been in such a position of strength for most of the campaign, a trophy-less season will be disastrous for Mikel Arteta. Here's a round-up of the latest Arsenal news…FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageArteta wanted Guardiola favouriteThe Gunners reportedly showed interest in a player coveted by Pep Guardiola. Spanish title Sport has revealed Al-Qadsiah FC, the Saudi side managed by Brendan Rodgers, recently made a concerted attempt to sign the Barcelona star Dani Olmo with a £60m bid and an £8m-per-year contract.‌The same report added that the Gunners were in the frame to sign Olmo, who was struggling for regular game time under Hansi Flick. However, Olmo is said to have rejected both clubs, preferring to fight for a place in the Barca team.It's not the first time the 27-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League after Manchester City showed an interest last summer. At the time, Olmo's agent sai...