Mikel Arteta

Arsenal No.1 Aaron Ramsdale has revealed his dad "absolutely hates" watching him play out from the back and often "threatens to text" Mikel Arteta.

That just got me a little bit more comfortable on the ball and being able to play off both feet. I used to go and help coach the younger goalkeepers on Tuesday and Thursday nights for a little bit more money when I was a youth-team player and I'd also join in with the U16s in possession stuff and play as an outfielder. I've got to play that one really carefully." 1 shirt his own at Arsenal](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-15-years-aaron-ramsdale-real-hero-legend-gunners/bltb3e6865ec56799f5), particularly because of manager Mikel Arteta's desire to have a ball-playing goalkeeper. "The only problem is if I push it too far saying 'go on then, you won't do it,' he actually will because he's got his number! Still threatens to text Mikel," he told

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has established himself as one of the top shot-stoppers in the Premier League, but his dad 'hates' one aspect of his game ...

Following the ceremony, Ramsdale outlined his dream of becoming a club legend at the Emirates Stadium and hopes to stay at Arsenal for the rest of his career. "It was a difficult period, moving club to club and before that going on loan," he said. "They just mentioned training with the outfielders or to sharpen up a little bit more than what you would do at the football club. "I was released from Bolton for my height and not being able to kick the ball. "This is a place now where I can see myself for 10, 12, 15 years. "It wasn’t something that naturally came to me," he added. However, despite demonstrating his ball-playing prowess throughout this season for the league leaders, Ramsdale's dad regularly 'threatens' to text Arteta over his insistence on playing this style of football. The Gunners have conceded just 26 goals from 28 league games this campaign, with only Manchester City and Newcastle conceding fewer. Arteta's decision appears to have been vindicated as That's the aim, that's the goal, to stay at the top for that amount of time. Aaron Ramsdale has made a name for himself as one of the finest ball-playing goalkeepers currently playing between the sticks in the Premier League. [paved the way for Ramsdale to become the club's No.

Folarin Balogun has responded to Mikel Arteta's comments and discussed plans for his Arsenal future.

When you look at the numbers and what he is doing, it’s just incredible. Arsenal are flying high at the top of the Premier League and Balogun is hopeful they can collect their first title since 2004. The club will let me know their point of view and I'm sure we'll come to an agreement." The New York-born star says a decision on his future is not just down to him. But it's nice that he's watching and paying attention to what's going on, and yeah it's good." But the youngster is not yet sure where he will be playing his football next term.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has his sights set on adding more attacking reinforcements to his squad in the summer, and that could lead to problems with ...

[Let us know here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfers-arteta-folarin-balogun-29511204#comments-section) [Join the debate!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfers-arteta-folarin-balogun-29511204#comments-section) Where do you think Arsenal need to strengthen in the summer? Immediately after the England squad was announced, Balogun shared a post on his And although Arsenal are primarily focused on securing their first title since 2004, [Mikel Arteta](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/mikel-arteta) and the club hierarchy are already starting to flesh out plans for the future. Be easy." [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) again - and Arteta is seemingly plotting to use some of those additional funds to bring in even more attacking reinforcements. But according to The Mail, that hasn't stopped Arteta from keeping an eye on Okafor, who has made a big impact in Austria. [Inter Milan](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/inter-milan) and [Tottenham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/tottenham-hotspur-fc). [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) and [AC Milan](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ac-milan) in the Champions League earlier in the campaign. [Lionel Messi](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lionel-messi) and [Neymar](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/neymar) in Ligue 1 this term, notching 17 goals in 27 appearances and his form had even led to suggestions that the striker could be included in the 25-man England squad for this month's Euro 2024 qualification double-header against Italy and [Ukraine](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ukraine). [Leandro Trossard](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/leandro-trossard) has [already made a major impression](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-fulham-gabriel-jesus-trossard-29437674) since sealing a bargain £27million switch to the Emirates in January whilst [Gabriel Jesus](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/gabriel-jesus) has been a hit after joining the club from Manchester City back in the summer. [flying in the Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-premier-league-title-race-29507873) and head into the international break with a commanding eight point lead over [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) at the summit of the domestic standings.

Aaron Ramsdale says his dad 'threatens' to text Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta over his insistence on playing out from the back. Arteta's desire to have a ...

I think huge credit goes to the staff but also for our failure last year.’ [check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). ‘It doesn’t mean we’re not going to go into a game and panic again. [go eight points clear at the top of the Premier League](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/19/bobby-zamora-makes-premier-league-title-prediction-arsenal-man-city-18468585/). [ESPN](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/arsenal-engarsenal/story/4906808/aaron-ramsdale-interview-arsenal-goalkeeper-wont-let-premier-league-title-race-stop-him-playing-with-a-smile). [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/)

Arsenal forward Folarin Balogun admits he will speak to Mikel Arteta at the end of the season before coming to an 'agreement' over his future at the club.

The club will let me know their point of view and I’m sure we’ll come to an agreement.’ He’s really ambitious, really committed and really brave,’ said Arteta. He’s a boy that has a really clear idea of what he wants to do with his career.

Folarin Balogun has now opened up on his relationship with manager Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta after being sent out on loan this season.

[Arteta has admitted](https://tbrfootball.com/arteta-and-arsenal-are-very-aware-of-youngsters-incredible-form-on-loan/) he’s very aware of how well Balogun is doing away from Arsenal this season. Mikel Arteta will know the dilemma he has to deal with when it comes to Balogun’s Arsenal future. [Balogun said](https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/teams/arsenal/12839468/folarin-balogun-im-sure-discussions-will-take-place-with-arsenal): “It’s really positive that he can say these things. [Arsenal](https://tbrfootball.com/category/english-premier-league/arsenal/) fans will be well aware of [Folarin Balogun’s](https://tbrfootball.com/tag/folarin-balogun/) exploits in France this season. [Balogun admitted](https://www.arsenal.com/news/life-loan-folarin-balogun) last [week he was frustrated](https://tbrfootball.com/folarin-balogun-says-arsenal-boss-artetas-pre-season-decision-frustrated-him/) he didn’t get as many opportunities as he would like in the Gunners first-team. [In an interview](https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/teams/arsenal/12839468/folarin-balogun-im-sure-discussions-will-take-place-with-arsenal) with Sky Sports, the on-loan England under-21 international addressed a number of topics.

Aaron Ramsdale may be enjoying another very impressive Premier League season for Arsenal, but even he would not be free from the fury of Gunners' boss Mikel ...

“I was released from Bolton for my height and not being able to kick the ball. His 12 clean sheets in 28 [Premier League](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/premier-league) appearances have played a huge role in Mikel Arteta’s side’s bid to win their first league title since 2004. However, his calmness with the ball at his feet and ability to play out from the back has been equally as important as many of his finest saves. So it's not something I've always had and a huge credit to Sheffield United and coaches at youth age with England when I first got into the system. I've got to play that one really carefully. [Ukraine](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/ukraine) at Wembley Stadium. [comments section](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/england-ramsdale-dad-text-arteta-29518118#comments-section) below "Still threatens to text Mikel. [England](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/england-football-team) international has been excellent ever since [his surprise £25million move from Sheffield United](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-arsenal-announce-aaron-ramsdale-24796177) in the summer of 2021. [ESPN](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/arsenal-engarsenal/story/4906808/aaron-ramsdale-interview-arsenal-goalkeeper-wont-let-premier-league-title-race-stop-him-playing-with-a-smile), when asked how his dad feels about the idea of playing out from the goalkeeper. [Arsenal ](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/arsenal-fc)goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale joked that his dad might text [Mikel Arteta](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/mikel-arteta) and beg him to stop asking his son to play out from the back. [Piers Morgan names Oleksandr Zinchenko in greatest ever Arsenal XI leaving fans laughing](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-piers-morgan-oleksandr-zinchenko-29517766)

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale's dad keeps threatening to text Mikel Arteta over the passing his son has to do in dangerous areas.

[unbelievable save](https://tbrfootball.com/shay-given-lauds-aaron-ramsdale-for-big-save-against-aston-villa/) to deny Leon Bailey. [Mikel Arteta sweating](https://tbrfootball.com/mikel-arteta-actually-had-his-head-in-his-hands-after-aaron-ramsdale-mistake-against-fulham/). [Mikel Arteta](https://tbrfootball.com/tag/mikel-arteta/) constantly asking Ramsdale to play out from the back. [Arsenal’s](https://tbrfootball.com/category/english-premier-league/arsenal/) ‘All or Nothing’ series on Amazon, [Aaron Ramsdale’s](https://tbrfootball.com/tag/aaron-ramsdale/) dad featured on the programme. [Speaking to](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/arsenal-engarsenal/story/4906808/aaron-ramsdale-interview-arsenal-goalkeeper-wont-let-premier-league-title-race-stop-him-playing-with-a-smile) ESPN about the incident, Ramsdale said: “He [Ramsdale’s dad] still hates it, absolutely hates it, [he] still threatens to text Mikel. [ESPN](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/arsenal-engarsenal/story/4906808/aaron-ramsdale-interview-arsenal-goalkeeper-wont-let-premier-league-title-race-stop-him-playing-with-a-smile), the Arsenal goalkeeper’s father has a strained relationship with the Spanish manager.

Mikel Arteta has impressed the footballing world after leading Arsenal to top of the Premier League table with his innovating ideas, with goalkeeper Aaron ...

[Sportsmail later revealed that the move](/sport/football/article-11853773/Reasons-Arsenals-dressing-room-clock-photo-Fulham-revealed.html) was part of an innovative wider play from within the squad to make away dressing rooms feel like the Emirates, which Ramsdale confirmed was the idea of Arteta himself. Few would have predicted the Gunners' rise this season but the head coach has ensured his side are in a title race, with Arsenal aiming to win the Premier League for the first time in 19 years. The Spaniard is one of the brightest young managers in world football and is showing his worth Ramsdale continued to credit Arteta for building a strong relationship within his group of players, highlighting several activities which the Spaniard has implemented to bring his squad together. [Arsenal](/sport/teampages/arsenal.html) goalkeeper [Aaron Ramsdale](/sport/aaron-ramsdale/index.html) has heaped praise on Gunners boss Mikel Arteta for his approach to football and revealed the unusual methods which has seen his side impress this season. Ramsdale praised Arteta for his intensity in his role as Arsenal boss and said he had built a strong relationship within the group.

Exciting Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, who is currently on loan at French club Stade Reims, has told the Gunners that discussions about his future must ...

Alternatively, Balogun may hand in a transfer request and push for a move to another club. However, this will be seen as a last resort by the player as he would ideally like to stay in north London and fight for his place. One solution will be for him to go out on another loan, this time with a bigger club than Stade Reims. If both of these things happen, then Balogun will brush off the transfer interest and give his all to Arsenal. This is a clear message to Arteta and Edu. Italian sides AC Milan and Inter Milan are both understood to be watching him with keen interest.

Exciting Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, who is currently on loan at French club Stade Reims, has told the Gunners that discussions about his future must ...

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale gave an interview to the 'Evening Standard' to talk about his coach Mikel Arteta and the current situation of the English ...

Sometimes it can be dodgeball, sometimes it can be spot the difference on the TV to get our brains working, It is just his way of trying to make us to switch on before the game, before the warm-up, making sure we’re living and breathing football when we’re resting," the "He comes up with these things to try to get us going. He just loves football, loves Arsenal, loves developing young players which is amazing," he said.

Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has opened up on his future at the club, following a hugely successful loan spell at Reims. The 21-year-old has excelled in ...

He says, ‘You’re here for a reason and it’s up to you. The club will let me know their point of view and I'm sure we'll come to an agreement.” “He takes a lot of accountability for what happened in his life. It’s the same advice he gives to me. [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12839468/folarin-balogun-im-sure-discussions-will-take-place-with-arsenal), Balogun suggested that he needed to speak with the club in order to establish his next step. [Mikel Arteta's](https://www.sportbible.com/mikel-arteta) praising comments, revealing that he was "pleased" [the Gunners'](https://www.sportbible.com/arsenal) boss was taking note of his form.