Mikel Arteta REVEALS plans for winter transfer window amidst heated title race

Mikel Arteta eyeing to land reinforcements in upcoming winter transfer window as injury problems keep on mounting at Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta REVEALS plans for winter transfer window amidst heated title race

Mikel Arteta, image courtesy: X

Arsenal has been dealt a stern hand as a lot of their players have been enmeshed in injury problems in the ongoing season. Amidst the notable names that Arsenal has already lost, Riccardo Calafiori has been sidelined with a calf issue. Meanwhile, his teammates, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Ben White, and Takehiro Tomiyasu, have been ruled out with injuries as well.

As the injury list keeps on growing for the Gunners, Thomas Partey, who has been slotted in as a stopgap fullback, and midfielder Mikel Merino also missed training sessions held on Tuesday. With Arsenal gunning for the League, Mikel Arteta has made it clear that they will have to make hefty business in the upcoming winter window. Arsenal will need to bolster their reinforcements for the remainder of the season and, if possible, for the imminent seasons as well.

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The window gives us an opportunity to strengthen the team if we feel that is needed and we feel that we have the capacity to do that as well. We are on it and just have to assess the situation because it is changing every week. I’m positive that in a few weeks we’re going to be in a better place.

Mikel Arteta told reporters in a media interaction on the eve of their Champions League clash against Monaco

Despite the woes for Arsenal, the Gunners showed no relent against French side AS Monaco when they clashed in the UEFA Champions League last night. Bukayo Saka hammered home a double strike, one in each half, while Kai Havertz smashed the team’s third to clinch the bragging rights against Monaco in a 3-0 clean sweep.

Martin Odegaard was all praise for 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri

As Arsenal looks for more options heading forth, one of their youngsters, Ethan Nwaneri, has been riveting some serious attention with his performances. Mikel Arteta labeled the 17-year-old kid as an ‘extra special talent’ while Martin Odegaard confessed to having taken a liking to the wunderkind.

Martin Odegaard
Martin Odegaard, image courtesy: X

I’m really, really happy for him and proud of him for what he’s doing. I’m sure there’s a lot more to come because he’s a good boy with a good mentality. He will just get better and better.

Martin Odegaard said in the pre-match presser ahead of Arsenal’s clash against Monaco

Arsenal takes the yard next against Everton on Saturday, hoping to keep a keen tab on affairs as they fight for second place against Chelsea. This season’s Premier League has the top four very closely placed, as Liverpool sits at the top with 35 points while the Blues are next with 31. Additionally, Arsenal and Manchester City are in pretty close contention, hoping to spice things up as the Premier League rolls on.