Arsenal plan to back Mikel Arteta with funds to save the club from relegation battle

Arsenal will back Mikel Arteta in the January transfer market due to fears that the club will slide into a relegation battle.

But the boss under fire is fighting to quell the emerging unrest from his squad members amid the club’s terrible season so far.

After an encouraging draw against Southampton in the middle of the week, the pressure on Arteta intensified on Saturday when his team lost to Everton.

Mikel Arteta’s team is currently ranked 15th in the Premier League after a nightmare start to his tenure

A 2-1 loss to Everton in the Premier League on Saturday sent coach Arteta’s concerns deepening

In the short term, at least, the Arsenal hierarchy unequivocally backs the Spaniard despite his alarming slide down the table.

Funds will be made available to Arteta to strengthen the team when the transfer window reopens, with a creative midfielder a priority for the Gunners.

But there is growing concern that several disgruntled players within the playing group will pose further problems for the Spaniard that go beyond the difficulties he has to face on the field.

The vast majority of the squad are totally behind Arteta and believe that some of the problems he has faced are unavoidable for a team in transition.

But sources say the most disgruntled members of the team are stirring up factions within the locker room.

It raises another issue for Arteta to grapple with as he enters the crucial holiday period, which could shape the remainder of Arsenal’s season.

The vast majority of the Arsenal team remain behind Arteta as their rebuilding process progresses.

Arsenal have assured Arteta that he will receive some funds to strengthen in the January window