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Mikel Arteta wanted to sign Marc Pubil for Arsenal, but Atletico Madrid refused to sell the defender.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed serious interest in signing 23-year-old right-back Marc Pubil from Atletico Madrid. The Spaniard impressed the Gunners' boss with his performances in the Champions League.
The London club was prepared to make a substantial financial offer for the defender, but Atletico Madrid's hierarchy has taken a firm stance, declaring Pubil untouchable.
Due to Atletico's adamant refusal to sell the player, a move to Arsenal for Pubil is currently impossible.
