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Arteta rules out Newcastle move for Holding, telling Arsenal defender: Change your mind because you're not going anywhere

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Rob Holding, who was tipped to join Newcastle United on loan, is now set to stay at Arsenal.

Holding had been heavily linked with a move to Newcastle as Arsenal look to raise transfer funds and reduce the number of centre-halves in their squad.

However, Holding started the opening game of the season at Fulham and impressed in a 3-0 win to leave Arteta ruling out a departure for the defender.

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"I said to him 'change your mind because you're not going anywhere'," he said.