While his exact role under Arteta hasn’t yet been ironed out, Heinze is joining an esteemed coaching team that also includes the Spaniard’s right-hand man, Albert Stuivenberg, set-piece coach Nicolas Jover, and goalkeeper coach Iñaki Caña.

Arsenal: Former Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze set to join Mikel Arteta's coaching staff - Gabriel Heinze is set to replace Carlos Cuesta who left Arsenal earlier in the summer

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has managed to convince Viktor Gyokeres to move to the Emirates Stadium despite interest from Manchester United.