Overview

• Arsenal legend Tony Adams said Declan Rice’s leadership and winning mentality make him the ideal candidate for the armband.
• Adams argued that appointing Rice could free Martin Odegaard to play with greater creativity and less leadership burden.
• Arsenal’s three second-place finishes in the last four seasons have intensified scrutiny of the club’s leadership structure.
• Pundit Darren Bent suggested that a potential signing like Eberechi Eze could further challenge Odegaard’s squad role.
• Despite high-profile calls for change, Mikel Arteta appears set to retain Odegaard as captain for the new campaign.