Arsenal fans were displaying their excitement after the club cancelled today’s pre-match press conference ahead of their clash against Everton, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Freddie Ljungberg was due to sit undertake the media duties ahead of the Premier League game, however, it has now been cancelled until tomorrow.
Speculation has been rife all week that Mikel Arteta is due to take over as the club’s head coach, and today’s cancellation could be the first sign a deal is close to completion.
ESPN were reporting that an announcement with regards to a deal could be today with Arteta due to sign a three-and-a-half-year deal.
Manchester City were said to be unhappy with the Gunners last night as they claimed that they were yet to be approached by the north London giants over taking Arteta from their grasp (via MEN).
Fans were over the moon after the press conference was cancelled as they took to Twitter to react.
Here is a selection of tweets from the north London faithful:
— Abdullah (@eggovic) December 19, 2019
— ፩ (@ahndtwo) December 19, 2019
As Freddie walks in for it tomorrow, this guy walks up and taps him on the shoulder “It’s cool, I’ve got this”. pic.twitter.com/7Zg6NkqU5N
— Nick Drew (@nickd_84) December 19, 2019
Must be man flu
— Niall🔴⚪ (@Niall_McAteer) December 19, 2019
I’m so so genuinely excited to see us go bold in this move. This is so so much more than hiring someone inexperienced. I don’t see at that way at all. See it almost like bringing in a kid before he possibly becomes a world class legend. 😎
— Mike (@DeathByArsenal) December 19, 2019
Surprise! Surprise!!… Arsenal’s scheduled press conference, due to take place this afternoon (1:30pm), has been postponed. Are you thinking what I am thinking…..
— Kingsley Lambert (@Kinslamb) December 19, 2019
Interesting….. https://t.co/ZcG9eoFcDO
— Craig 🏴 (@KentGooner77) December 19, 2019
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