Arteta backs Trossard’s character

MIKEL ARTETA insists he has no concerns over the character of Leandro Trossard after the forward was accused of going AWOL at Brighton before signing for Arsenal.

The Gunners are confident Trossard (right) will be involved against Manchester United tomorrow after completing his £21million move yesterday. Trossard left Brighton under a cloud after falling out with manager Roberto De Zerbi, who dropped the forward and accused him of storming out. Arsenal claim to rank character above all else in their scouting and Arteta insisted: ‘We are very confident we are signing the right person and the right player.

We dig into the experiences and the personality and the relationships he had at other clubs. We needed a player in the front line who is versatile enough to play different positions.

‘He knows the league and he can have an immediate impact on the team.’ Arsenal are also working on a deal for Poland defender Jakub Kiwior, who would cost around £20m from Italian side Spezia.

DANIEL MATTHEWS