Mikel Arteta rubbishes claims of €50 million worth striker leaving Arsenal in January

Mikel Arteta was in no mood to let rumors surrounding Gabriel Jesus' departure in January get blown out of proportion.

Mikel Arteta rubbishes claims of €50 million worth striker leaving Arsenal in January

Mikel Arteta does not see Gabriel Jesus leaving in January (Via BBC & X/@centregoals)

Both injuries and poor form has hampered Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus‘ chances of breaking into Mikel Arteta‘s starting XI at Arsenal this season. The 27-year-old has only managed to claim a single goal in all competitions this season, with the strike coming in the Carabao Cup.

Jesus has also failed to find the net or make an assist in the 12 appearances he made in the PL this season, with just two starts. Amidst his poor form, the player has been linked with a move away from the Emirates in January.

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However, manager Mikel Arteta has put an end to the same, with a stern message to the press.

No, nonsense. We’re going to support him as much as possible. Like all strikers, he’s going through phases and moments.

Mikel Arteta told the press

Many fans on social media believe that Jesus’ poor form has directly resulted in Arsenal‘s over-reliance on set pieces to score. This has been evident in the club’s most recent games, including the 2-0 win over Manchester United. The club was fairly neutralized by Premier League side Fulham in a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage.

Martin Odegaard issues bold message ahead of Champions League clash vs. Monaco

As Arsenal prepares to take on Ligue 1 side AS Monaco, captain and star midfielder Martin Odegaard has opened up about his hopes and aspirations for the remainder of the season. The Norwegian player stated that he’s ready to bring in trophies to the club, with his teammates mirroring his motivation.

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Martin Odegaard wants to win ‘everything’ this season with Arsenal (Via BBC)

The 1-1 draw against Fulham in the Premier League has put Arsenal’s chances in the title race in a precarious situation. Liverpool currently holds a six-point lead over the Gunners, with a game in hand.

We want to win everything basically. I think that’s the feeling from everyone in the squad and the team that we want to do something really special. We want to win trophies. We want to win every time we play.

Martin Odegaard told the press

In the Champions League, the club is currently in 10th position and two points away from getting into the top eight. As things stand, Arsenal is in third position in the Premier League, behind Liverpool and Chelsea.