Arsenal They are expected to target a new wide player in the January transfer window following injuries to Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling, and it is now suggested that… Bayern Munich The star could be up for grabs on a temporary deal.
Bukayo Saka will be out until March as Arsenal target a new winger
Friday, manager Mikel Arteta Share the news that Saka could be out until March after undergoing surgery About his hamstring problem.
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The England star was forced off in the 24th minute of Arsenal's 5-1 win over Crystal Palace last weekend, with news then emerging that Saka would be out for an extended period in what was a real blow for Arsenal.
Arteta has since confirmed Saka's expected recovery timetable, which makes for bleak reading, with the 23-year-old looking likely to be sidelined for more than two months.
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Arsenal's next five matches in the English Premier League |
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Brentford (away) |
January 1 |
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Brighton (away) |
January 4 |
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Tottenham |
January 15 |
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Aston Villa (home) |
January 18 |
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wolves (away) |
January 25 |
“He had a procedure” Arteta said in his speech Post-Ipswich press conference.
“Everything went well, but unfortunately he will be out for several weeks. I said several weeks, so I think it will take more than two months. I don't know exactly how long he will be out.”
“It will depend on how the scar tissue starts to heal, in the first week or so, and how mobile it is. Let's see, it's very difficult to say.”
Gabriel Martinelli played on the right wing in place of Saka during Arsenal's 1-0 win over Ipswich on Friday, while Gabriel Jesus can also play out wide when needed, so there are options at Arteta's disposal.
But reliable media sources shared this Arsenal are in the market for a new winger in January (The Athletic), with targets for the position emerging over the past week.
Dani Olmo is said to be on Arsenal's radar With the new year approaching, the Spanish international player may leave Barcelona for free next month due to… Ongoing registration problems with the Spanish League.
Depending on developments, he could become the biggest signing available in the January window, so it's no wonder Arsenal are monitoring this situation.
Suggestion Arsenal could sign Kingsley Coman on loan in January
Olmo is not their only potential target, although reliable journalist Simon Collings of Standard Sport has hinted at the Bayern Munich winger. Kingsley Coman They may be up for grabs.
The French international, whose price was approx 42 million pounds sterling In the last transfer window, he scored four goals and two assists in 19 matches in all competitions this season.
Collings suggests so Arsenal could have the option of signing Koeman on loan from Bayern When the window reopens, the 28-year-old was listed as a potential signing for the Gunners when discussing their January activity.
Koeman's impressive injury record He is a cause for concern when evaluating a potential swoop, but there is no denying his quality when he is ready, available and shooting.
“King is one of the most important players for us.” said the former Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann In 2022.
“He has the ability to solve any individual situation on the pitch. King is one of the best players in Europe when it comes to the winger. He is also a great character and an important part of the dressing room.”