Manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal are considering signing a new striker in the remaining two weeks of the January transfer window.
The Gunners are short on attacking numbers due to serious injuries. Arteta previously announced that new reinforcements were needed after Bukayo Saka was ruled out for three months with a hamstring injury, Ethan Nwaneri suffered problems and Gabriel Jesus suffered a severe ACL injury at the weekend. He acknowledged that it might be necessary.
Arsenal currently operate with just four forwards – Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli and Raheem Sterling, but Arteta has admitted there are plans to bring in a new striker by the end of the month. .
Asked whether a new contract was possible, Arteta told TNT Sports: “Yes, that’s true, because we lost two big players. Bukayo could be out for three months, Gabby could be out for a long time. He will have to leave,” he said. “We’re definitely going to try, we’re actively looking.
“We lost two very important players, but we have 14 players in the team and we play every three days. So we will try and see what we can get. Let’s see.”
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak is believed to be Arteta’s dream target, but the Magpies’ £150m price tag will almost certainly kill any slim hopes of a move this month. It will be.
RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesco, Sporting CP’s Victor Gokeres and Brentford’s Brian Mbeumo are rumored to be linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium.
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