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Arteta's near-move to Newcastle under Benitez resurfaces

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Mikel Arteta reportedly came close to joining Newcastle United before eventually signing for Arsenal. The claim, reported by The Telegraph, has revived discussion of Rafael Benitez's time as Newcastle manager, when the club reportedly pursued the Spaniard as a marquee midfield signing before the move fell through.

Why now: Rafael Benitez is trending, prompting renewed interest in stories from his managerial spell, including Arteta's near-transfer to Newcastle.

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Mikel Arteta came close to joining Newcastle before Arsenal · The Telegraph

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/3020068