Arsenal news: £127m transfer boost for Mikel Arteta as rivals clear path for signing

Arsenal have received a big boost as they eye a major January transfer who could help galvanise Mikel Arteta's bid to retain the Premier League title. The reigning champions were battered 3-0 by Brighton ahead of the international break in the biggest upset of the season so far, but they got back to winning ways on Saturday against a stubborn Leeds United outfit , coming from behind after going 1-0 down to secure a 2-1 victory and keep them in touching distance of league leaders Manchester City.