Arsenal news: Ex-Man City star urged to reject £86m transfer as Champions League blow emerges

Arsenal news: Ex-Man City star urged to reject £86m transfer as Champions League blow emergesArsenal can still capture the two biggest trophies in club football despite recent disappointmentsCommentsSportFasika Zelealem Senior Sports Reporter04:00, 19 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMikel Arteta is facing the biggest game of his Arsenal career thus farArsenal are gearing up for perhaps their biggest game in over two decades as they take on Manchester City on Sunday. Sitting six points ahead of Pep Guardiola's side - who have a game in hand - a victory at the Etihad Stadium will not only give Mikel Arteta's team a sizeable lead but a huge mental advantage going into the final month of the season.‌An EFL Cup final defeat and a shock elimination from the FA Cup left Arsenal fans worrying their campaign would potentially crumble but a 1-0 aggregate victory over Sporting CP to advance to the semi-finals of the Champions League restored some belief that their season will result in silverware.‌Ahead of the blockbuster clash in Manchester, Mirror Football delves into a former Premier League winning manager snubbing the Gunners as well as an ex-Manchester City star being told to ignore a potential transfer to the Emirates Stadium.‌Champions League blowView 3 ImagesCarlo Ancelotti predicted his Champions League winners(Image: Getty Images)Yet to lose in Europe's premier competition this season, it's the second time in 140 years that Arsenal have reached the semi-finals in back-to-back seasons. However, their imperious form in the Champions League hasn't stopped Carlo Ancelotti - a five-time winner of the tournament - from rejecting them as potential winners.When asked about the nature of the competition, the former Real Madrid and Chelsea boss said to Il Giornale: "The Champions League is an open tournament that leaves great teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Manchester City on the sidelines, but it’s still a tournament where you can grow."‌READ MO...