Arsenal crisis continues as important Mikel Arteta ally is set for shock exit

The Gunners have endured a difficult start to the season, losing three of their opening six Premier League games.

And now, according to reports, Arsenal are set to lose another key member of Mikel Arteta's backroom staff, with Inaki Cana Pavon set to leave the club.

Cana Pavon has been a key ally of Arteta since the Spaniard took charge of Arsenal in December 2019.

He has been credited with helping to implement Arteta's philosophy at the club, and his departure will be a blow to the Arsenal manager.

It is understood that Cana Pavon is set to join Barcelona, where he will work with Xavi.

The Spaniard has been a long-term admirer of Cana Pavon's work, and he is believed to have played a key role in convincing him to join Barcelona.

Cana Pavon's departure is the latest in a series of setbacks for Arsenal, who have endured a difficult start to the season.

The Gunners have lost three of their opening six Premier League games, and they are currently 17th in the table.

Arteta is under increasing pressure to turn things around at Arsenal, and the departure of Cana Pavon will only add to the scrutiny on the Spaniard.