Mikel Arteta has already disclosed Arsenal’s intentions for the January transfer window, despite the absence of any player signings thus far.

Mikel Arteta has disclosed Arsenal’s intentions for the January transfer window, despite the absence of any signings thus far. The Arsenal manager acknowledged that a last-minute acquisition of a striker prior to the closure of the transfer window is “always possible.”

 

 

However, he indicated that there may be a discrepancy between the club’s aspirations and what is pragmatically attainable. The Gunners have been actively seeking an offensive reinforcement this winter, especially in light of Gabriel Jesus’s significant knee injury.

 

 

 

Nonetheless, their endeavor to acquire a new forward has encountered significant difficulties, as evidenced by the rejection of their proposal for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, and the prospects of securing Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko appear increasingly improbable. Arsenal’s resounding 5-1 triumph over Manchester City on Sunday highlighted their offensive capabilities; however, Arteta continues to lack a natural centre-forward.

 

 

 

When inquired about the probability of a signing prior to Monday’s deadline, he adopted a prudent position.One player who continues to be associated with Arsenal is Mathys Tel, the forward from Bayern Munich. The 19-year-old has attracted the attention of several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea.

 

 

Bayern Munich has allegedly declined a loan offer from Manchester United, while Tel himself has refused a £50 million transfer to Tottenham Hotspur. Sky Sports indicates that a departure remains a potential outcome in the closing hours of the transfer window; however, both the player and Bayern must be persuaded before a transaction can be concluded.