Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta provided an update on Raheem Sterling following the Chelsea star's shock loan switch to Emirates.

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• Sterling moved to Arsenal on deadline day
• Seeking to revive his career under Arteta
• International break arrives at the right time for him

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The English forward completed a transfer to north London in the final hours of the deadline day in an attempt to revive his sinking career under the guidance of Arteta. Sterling was told that he had no future at Chelsea and was exiled from first-team training by Enzo Maresca.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  In the next couple of weeks, Arsenal's fitness trainers will put him through the paces at London Colney to get him ready for when Premier League football resumes on September 14. The international break arrives at an opportune moment for Sterling as he would look to make the most of this crucial two-week window to hit the ground running against Tottenham.

• WHAT ARTETA SAID

  When quizzed about Sterling's fitness, Arteta revealed: "Yes, we’ll have to see and speak to him on what he’s been doing and how he’s feeling about it.

  "We have to try to find quick wins to get him up to speed as quick as possible and him understanding what we are looking for from him and the dynamics of the team. We will use this time to do that and as soon as possible, get him involved."

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• DID YOU KNOW?

  Arsenal have secured Sterling following a stellar piece of business with Chelsea as they will reportedly bear "significantly less than half" of his contracted wages which is believed to be between £300,000 and £350,000 ($394,000-$460,000) per week.

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