Everton boss David Moyes makes BIG claim on Mikel Arteta, says 'you know he's taken my players...'

Everton boss David Moyes has said that Arsenal counterpart Mikel Arteta has signed his players at cheaper prices in the past. He said that the Spanish tactician has been doing good at Arsenal and has asked for help during his managerial career.

David Moyes makes big claim on Mikel Arteta

Interacting with the media ahead of the Everton vs Arsenal game, Moyes remembered working with Arteta during the Spaniard's playing days with the Toffees. He said that he always wanted more from his teammates and said:

"He was a bit of a moaner at times, Mikel, and that's sometimes a good sign as well, you know, he wanted things done right, wanted it to be good. Wanted the team to play better, but he was a great player for us, great captain, great player, great signing really at that time, you know, and probably know obviously I've been here at a period, a different period from maybe other people who sort of say Howard's teams over the years, but Mikel was really part of one of my best teams anyway, if not the best team."

"Yeah, also for favors and you know he's taken my players too cheaply, stuff like that in the past. So, he's a good lad, Mikel and by the way, he's doing amazing. He really is doing a great job."

Mikel Arteta has played 209 games under David Moyes at Everton, amassing 35 goals and 35 assists.

David Moyes has insisted that Arsenal should have paid more for Declan Rice

Everton boss David Moyes has always said that Declan Rice is worth £150 million, saying that Arsenal owe him another £50 million following signing the midfielder for £105 million. He said earlier this year:

“I used to get criticised when I said that he should be £150 million. When I see Arsenal supporters, I tell them they still owe me £50 million because we only got £100 million for him. I think that he’s proven exactly what we thought he was. He was going to become a top player.”

Declan Rice has played 126 games under Mikel Arteta at Arsenal. The English midfielder has played 179 games under David Moyes, and won the only major title in his career- The UEFA Conference League at West Ham United.