Arsenal Interim sporting director Jason Eto'o is laying the groundwork for potential signings as we move quickly towards 2025, with the north London club's recruitment team now setting their sights on a key transfer target.
Arteta suffered a double injury blow, with Sterling and Saka missing for weeks
boss Mikel Arteta A strong Arsenal side saw Crystal Palace put Crystal Palace to task for the second time in a week with a convincing 5-1 win over the Eagles at Selhurst Park on Saturday, but Arsenal's impressive three points were overshadowed by Bukayo Saka's new injury blow.
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The England international went off in the 24th minute against Palace with a hamstring problem, something Arteta admitted the club were very concerned about, and they were deeply concerned for good reason.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the looming Arsenal match Premier League Against Ipswich Town on December 27, the Spaniard confirmed this Saka will be out of action for several weeks – In what represents a serious setback as Arteta looks to continue chasing Liverpool at the top of the table.
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Arsenal's next five matches in the English Premier League |
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Ipswich Town (home) |
December 27th |
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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 |
“It doesn't look good” Arteta said about Saka, and dropped a new injury update.
“He will be gone for several weeks.”
The 23-year-old's absence could have given summer signing Raheem Sterling a golden opportunity to finally cement his place in the first XI on a regular basis, but in more bad news for Arsenal, the on-loan winger will also miss out. Weeks with knee problem.
“He will be gone for weeks” He said Arteta talks about Sterling's injury.
“He needs further tests tomorrow to understand the extent of the injury. It's his knee and we have to wait another 24 hours, but unfortunately he will be out for some time.”
It is understood that reports have emerged in the past few days Arsenal are likely to sign a new winger in January To deal with the double blow he has been dealt, with Brentford's Brian Mbeumo a likely target in the winter.
Arsenal have also been linked with Antoine Simenho From Bournemouth as a replacement for Saka, but in the long term, Eto'o and his teammates need to seriously consider life without the starting midfielder. Thomas Partey also.
Sevilla star Lucian Ajoumi now 'leads' Arsenal's goal, replacing Thomas Partey
the £200,000 per week Ace's contract expires at the end of the season and he has the option to agree a pre-contract with overseas clubs in January before a free transfer later in the year.
Sevilla midfielder Lucien Agumi is now Arsenal's 'top' target to replace ParteyAccording to a report by Spanish news outlet Mundo Deportivo, with the Frenchman rising to the top of his wish list.
Agoume has been compared to former Manchester United and Juventus star Paul PogbaHe participated in 18 matches with Sevilla in all competitions and appeared as a mainstay in Garcia Pimienta's midfield, after signing permanently for 3.3 million pounds sterling In the summer.
His “exceptional” body has been praised by the former Sevilla coach Enrique Sanchez FloresHaving originally joined the La Liga side on loan in January, Agumi is also just 22 years old and looks set to ply his trade at an elite level for years to come.