Arsenal are hiring former Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze to Mikel Arteta’s coaching staff following the departure of Carlos Cuesta to Parma, it has emerged. Cuesta joined Arteta in north London after the Spaniard took the job in late 2020 and remained a part of his team up until the end of the 2024–25 season.

Mikel Arteta is set to add to his coaching staff with the appointment of a Premier League-winning star following Carlos Cuesta's departure.

The Palace attacking midfielder is of interest to Arsenal - and he would provide something Arteta's team have been missing