One in-form Arsenal star has had his say on rumours linking him with an exit from the club, while Thomas Tuchel admits one Gunner was close to missing out on his latest call-up.

Arsenal moseyed into the international break with their heads held high after recently moving to the top of the Premier League. But the club football hiatus doesn't mean there's any shortage of headlines revolving around Mikel Arteta's squad.

That's after Leandro Trossard recently opened up about his recent links with the exit and just how close he came to leaving in the summer. Meanwhile, one of Arteta's England call-ups has been told he almost missed out on selection following Thomas Tuchel's recent remarks.

As for the new arrivals, one of Arteta's summer signings has been credited with having the biggest impact of any European transfer this summer. And Mirror Football breaks down the latest happenings around the Emirates Stadium today.

Arsenal ace rubbishes transfer rumours

Amid the swell of summer activity around north London in the summer, Trossard was one of those linked with a move away from Arsenal. However, the Belgian stayed on to fight for his place and even signed a new deal with improved pay terms in August.

Arteta was soon rewarded for keeping the faith in the former Brighton star, who has delivered two goals and two assists in eight appearances this term. And after joining up with Belgium for the international break, he opened up about his situation over the summer and whether he was ever inclined to leave.