Mikel Arteta has spoken about the importance of “adapting” in a “difficult” January window after Arsenal lost Gabriel Jesus to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury this week. The 27-year-old Brazil forward suffered the injury to his left knee in Arsenal’s FA Cup exit to Manchester United,
Mikel Arteta says the “necessity” for Arsenal to add to their squad has ramped up after injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus. Saka tore his hamstring in December and will be out of action until at least March, while Jesus is set for a long spell ...
Mikel Arteta has revealed he is consulting his own players over which striker Arsenal should sign this month as he admitted his depleted side needs “help”. In the wake of Gabriel Jesus’ anterior cruciate ligament injury – which could keep the Brazilian out for a year – Arteta wants to bolster his attacking options before the transfer window closes in 10 days.
Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal remain on the hunt for a new striker as the January transfer window approaches its final week, though a deal for RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko is looking increasingly unlikely.
The latest Arsenal transfer news with the proposed arrival of Aston Villa's Jhon Duran, potentially, helping Mikel Arteta unleash Kai Havertz.
Mikel Arteta has said his Arsenal players "recognise" the need for a new signing this month and he is talking to his squad about possible targets.
Mikel Arteta reveals he has asked Arsenal squad which striker to sign - Injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka have left the club on the hunt for a new forward
Fourteen in the Bundesliga last term is no great shakes either, but they came at a rate of one every 109 minutes, with a goal every 125 minutes across his whole RB Leipzig spell significantly better than the records of Havertz (229 mins per goal), Gabriel Jesus (210) and any other option Arteta has to call upon.
Marrying his attacking and creative attributes together, Watkins’ off-ball running is also a key part of his wider contribution to his team going forward. Across the Premier League, he is one of the men most likely to stretch the opposition’s defensive line with his intelligent movement.
Man City will hope to dent Arsenal's title hopes in the Premier League; after sealing their UCL knockout spot.
The biggest target elsewhere is Mathys Tel, who appeared to bid goodbye to Bayern Munich fans on teh pitch last night and is the subject of a bidding war involving Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and, potentially Arsenal. Spurs have also been linked with Yoane Wissa, Noah Okafor, Tyler Dibling and Angel Gomes.