Mikel Arteta is in search of a striker so as to add to his ranks (Photograph by Ryan Pierse/Getty Photographs)
Mikel Arteta hasn’t dominated out a last-minute signing as Arsenal scramble to strengthen their assault earlier than the switch window slams shut.
The Gunners are in determined want of firepower following a probably season-ending knee harm to Gabriel Jesus, compounded by Bukayo Saka’s current setback.
Arsenal had an formidable bid for England striker Ollie Watkins turned down by Aston Villa final month, however Arteta continues to be retaining his choices open.
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Talking after Arsenal’s emphatic 5-1 victory over Manchester Metropolis, the Spaniard admitted a signing earlier than Monday’s 11pm deadline stays doable. Nevertheless, he additionally revealed that he hadn’t been actively checking the market within the hours main as much as the match.
He mentioned: “We try every part that we are able to, however I don’t need to give any reassurance or not. It doesn’t rely solely on us.
“We’re actively attempting to do this. I’m very assured with the work that the membership is doing, and exploring each single alternative that we imagine can have an effect on the group.
“If that’s the actually the case and we are able to agree on one thing, we’ll. “And if not, we received’t. I’m not going to speak about any people.”
Arsenal proceed Premier League title cost
Arsenal’s assertion win over Metropolis has blown the title race extensive open. Objectives from Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kai Havertz, and Ethan Nwaneri lower the hole to league leaders Liverpool to only six factors.
The outcome additionally piles the stress on Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola, whose facet is now struggling to maintain tempo on the high.
The membership’s loss to the Gunners was their heaviest defeat since 2008.
