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Mikel Arteta drops hint that 'natural leader' Martin Odegaard could be surprise pick as Arsenal's next captain - after stripping Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of the armband

Mikel Arteta has dropped a hint that youngster Martin Odegaard is in contention to become the next captain of Arsenal.

The Gunners boss is set to name a new leader for his side after relieving Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of his duties.

Gabon star Aubameyang has had the armband taken from him after reporting back to the club base and missing a Covid test appointment, after travelling to France to be with his mother.

Mikel Arteta has talked up the leadership abilities of summer signing Martin Odegaard
The Norwegian youngster is now being tipped to take over the captaincy at the Emirates

Keen to make a strong stance, Arteta had dropped Aubameyang from the senior ranks and now started his search to appoint a new skipper.