Mikel Arteta

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Spanish midfielder who joined Everton from Real Sociedad, initially on loan, before signing a five-year deal in July 2005. David Moyes moved to sign Arteta after he fell out of favour with Sociedad coach Jose Maria Amorrortu, whose favoured physical approach isolated Arteta's more cultured style. The midfielder, who can support both defence and attack, sought the advice of two other Spaniards on Merseyside - Xabi Alonso and Luis Garcia - before making the switch to Goodison Park. Arteta is currently considered to be Everton?s most skilful player and is still hopeful for a call up to the Spanish national team.

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Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta's hopes of an international future with England have been dashed by FIFA confirming that he is ineligible to join up with Fabio Capello's men. The 28-year-old had been linked with a future call-up for the Three Lions, but world football's governing body have now confirmed that Arteta cannot feature for England due to appearances for Spain's youth sides. The... [more»]

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright remains confident that star midfielders Steven Pienaar and Mikel Arteta will still be at the club when the new Premier League season gets underway. The Toffees are in talks to try and agree new contracts with both South Africa's Pienaar and Spaniard Arteta, amid continuing rumours of interest from a number of other clubs. Kenwright is convinced that those... [more»]

Mikel Arteta's agent does not expect the midfielder to leave Everton this summer despite transfer interest in his native Spain. The 28-year-old midfielder is believed to wanted by La Liga side Sevilla, with reports in Spain claiming they are ready to pay up to £13million to lure Arteta back home. However, the agent of the former Barcelona and Real Sociedad midfielder does not expect his client... [more»]

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has confirmed that he and manager David Moyes have held talks with Mikel Arteta to try and persuade the Spanish playmaker to stay with the Toffees. The 28-year-old former Rangers and Real Sociedad schemer has been at Goodison Park since January 2005, making well over 150 appearances for Everton in all competitions. However, rumours of a summer move, possibly... [more»]

David Moyes has urged his star players to stay at Everton this summer for the good of their careers. England Under-21 international Jack Rodwell and Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta have been linked with big-money moves to Manchester United and Arsenal respectively since the Premier League season ended two weeks ago. Moyes wants both players to stay at Goodison Park and has cited the example of... [more»]