Arsenal They can make progress in their pursuit of a Premier League An imminent player as a manager Mikel Arteta He makes his position quite clear behind the scenes.
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are open to signings in January
Speaking in his final pre-match press conference, ahead of their clash with Brighton on Saturday afternoon, Arteta said Arsenal are open to conducting business this month in a bid to improve the squad.
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The Spaniard has consistently suggested that new faces are a real possibility this month, and has previously stated that January represents a serious opportunity to give his side the best possible chance of winning the elusive Premier League title.
Arteta maintains that stance, with a host of Arsenal's key players currently sidelined through injury. Ben White, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Raheem Sterling and Bukayo Saka are absent, and the latter is expected to miss. Not available until MarchIt is a serious blow.
However, while the Gunners boss refuses to rule out new arrivals, he also says he is focused on getting the best out of his current crop.
“I don’t know, again because the focus is on the players we have.” He said Arteta talks about January signings with Arsenal.
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Arsenal's next five matches in the English Premier League |
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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 |
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Man City (home) |
February 2 |
“When there is something on the market that we can afford and that we think will have a real impact on the team, we have to be open to that possibility. We have the ability to change the team in windows, but at the moment, the focus is on what we have.”
Arsenal are believed to be targeting Wolves star Matheus Cunha This window, but Molino's side are also trying to tie the Brazilian to new terms in a bid to ward off elite suitors such as the north Londoners.
Interest could shift to other attacking targets as a result, and the striker most likely to be available is the Brighton star. Evan Ferguson.
Arsenal may 'move forward' for Ivan Ferguson 'in the coming days'
According to GiveMeSport, West Ham, Fulham and Arteta have a keen interest in the Ireland international this month, but that's not all.
The report indicates that the three parties, including Arsenal, could make “potential progress” for him “in the coming days.” However, Brighton are prepared to ignore them until later in the window, as they continue to consider whether to give the green light for his exit should he develop injury problems.
Interestingly, GMS writes that as well Arteta privately refuses to rule out signing Ferguson for ArsenalAlthough influential figures in the club considered it a “risky” move.
While the Seagulls are still hesitant about doing business, they are also open about letting him leave before the end of this month, with the striker not being given too many games this season. For a permanent deal, Brighton are thought to value their man within limits 60 million pounds sterling.