Mikel Arteta is set for financial backing from Arsenal owners in the January window as he seeks reinforcements in key areas.
According to 90min, Arsenal are ready for another spending spree in January as Mikel Arteta seeks reinforcements in key areas. The Gunners are top of the Premier League charts and want to strengthen the team to allow a push for the title.
Mikel Arteta has not seemed surprised at Arsenal’s rise in stature. While many remain baffled at the Gunners and their potential to challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title, their manager is looking ahead to reinforce the squad.
The Arsenal hierarchy remains aware of the need to bring players to strengthen the squad. The potential to win the Premier League title for the first time since 2003/04 is currently high. Hence, the north London giants do not wish to lose the opportunity.
Arsenal are also working in the background to keep hold of key people responsible for their recent rise. They are ready to offer director Edu Gaspar a new contract to fend off interest from other clubs. Having already secured Arteta to a new agreement, strengthening the squad would be the next step forwards.
Arteta is seeking new players in key areas. As their links with Palmeiras midfielder Danilo suggest, a central midfielder is a priority. Arsenal are short in the defensive midfield position and are seeking a reliable cover for Thomas Partey.
Meanwhile, there is a strong need for a new wide attacker. Arsenal are linked with several top-name stars. Mykhaylo Mudryk of Shakhtar Donetsk is high on their list, which consists of Villarreal’s Yeremy Pino and PSV Eindhoven’s Cody Gakpo.
Finally, Arteta could target a new striker if Eddie Nketiah’s form fails to improve between now and January. Gabriel Jesus has taken on the burden of leading the line for a considerable part. The Arsenal boss would want good competition for the Brazilian international.
Players for those positions would cost plenty of money, and the Arsenal owners are reportedly willing to back Arteta in his quest. Bringing in players would make a big statement of intent, something the club showed with an away win over Chelsea on Sunday.
