Everton stunned as Arteta departs for Arsenal

Arsenal tonight completed a sensational last-gasp swoop for Mikel Arteta as the transfer window slammed shut.

The Gunners looked to have missed out on Arteta earlier tonight after Everton rejected a bid for their star midfielder.

However, Arteta reportedly forced the issue and Arsenal looked to have reached an agreement with their Premier League rivals before the 11pm deadline, revealing they had signed the 29-year-old on a four-year contract.