Arteta Doubles Down On Arsenal’s Need For A Striker

As the transfer window nears the end of January approaches, Mikel Arteta reiterated on Friday that Arsenal are actively looking to sign a striker. The club has remained silent about its options.

As Arsenal battle to defeat Premier League leaders Liverpool in the title race, concerns have grown over Gabriel Jesus’ and Bukayo Saka’s lack of scoring threat as a result.

The Gunners are the only Premier League team with eight goals scored in double figures this season, compared to Kai Havertz’s eight.

Prior to his side’s Saturday trip to struggling Wolves, Arsenal manager Arteta was questioned about the need for reinforcements.

“We lost two very, very important players, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus so we lack goals, we lack people, we lack options in the front line. It’s clear,” he said.

“If we can get the right player, that’s what we are actively looking at. Any player? No, someone who improves and strengthens our team. ”

He continued, “Ideally, we need some assistance because we are already very short and even shorter, but the team still manages that.” However, we must pursue the club’s goals. ”

On February 3, the transfer window closes at 23:00 GMT.

Arteta said his side, who have finished as runners-up to Manchester City for the past two seasons, had improved since the start of the campaign.

And they pose a real threat to Liverpool’s title challengers, who are six points clear of them with a game in hand.

Arsenal gave Brentford a 2-0 lead against Aston Villa, but Arne Slot’s side scored two goals in added time to win the game.

“The margins are really, really small,” said Arteta. The gap appears to have been significantly smaller than it was last weekend, and you could see how things could have gone.

“We have to be at it, we have to do what’s in our hands and there’s still a long, long way to go. ”

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