Arsenal boss open to Henrikh Mkhitaryan returnMarch 7, 2020 - 15:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan could still have a future at Arsenal under head coach Mikel Arteta who says it is a "possibility" that the Armenia international will return and bolster his options in attacking midfield next season following his loan spell in Italy. Mkhitaryan, who arrived at Arsenal in January 2018 as part of the swap deal that saw Alexis Sanchez move to Manchester United, started the campaign in north London and featured in three of the club’s first four Premier League games. But just 24 hours after coming off the bench during the 2-2 draw with Spurs in August, Arsenal agreed to let the 31-year-old join Roma, where he has scored six goals and registered three assists in just 17 appearances in all competitions. So Arteta has not ruled out using Mkhitaryan once his spell in Italy has come to an end. “I always liked him,” Arsenal’s head coach told Goal.com. “He is the kind of player who can fit in any team when he is at his best, he needs to do it consistently and that's what we need to assess. “It's a possibility that we have and will consider.” Arteta has opened the door to Mkhitaryan – who has a contract until 2021 – being given another chance. “We monitor all the players we have on loan,” said the Spaniard. “It's our responsibility. “Miki is doing really well in recent games. We know the player he's been, we know his past, and we need to have all the information to make the right decision.” Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |