Mikel Arteta adamant Arsenal will cope amid search for new sporting director

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the search for a new sporting director will not affect the club (Adam Davy/PA)

Mikel Arteta has insisted Arsenal’s search for a new sporting director will have no impact on their transfer business and claimed Edu’s permanent successor could come from inside the club.

Arsenal are on the look-out for Edu’s replacement following the Brazilian’s sudden resignation last month.