Arsenal There are ongoing discussions with representatives of A Barcelona forward ahead of the looming January transfer window, and he could be a very viable alternative to both Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling.
Mikel Arteta hints at the possibility of a new winger joining Arsenal in January
The Gunners have suffered multiple knocks in a key area of the pitch over the past few days Sterling and Saka have now confirmed they will miss weeks due to injuryas a manager Mikel Arteta You are delivered a major selection headache.
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Things started to look more productive in the final third, after their brief struggle to score from open play in goal Premier Leaguehaving just beaten Crystal Palace 5-1 at Selhurst Park – with Gabriel Jesus scoring five goals in two games against the Eagles.
Unfortunately, the result was overshadowed by Saka's injury, with the England star forced off in the 24th minute with a hamstring problem, and reports suggest he could face a very long lay-off – following Arteta's confirmation.
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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 (home) |
January 15 |
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Aston Villa (home) |
January 18 |
In fact, it has been reported since Arteta's last update that he did Arsenal fear Saka will miss until March (Daily Mail), and that would be a seismic blow to their hopes of obtaining the title given how important it is £195,000 per week The suite is for their system.
Sterling's knee injury means the north Londoners cannot call up the on-loan player over the summer to replace Saka, sparking rumors that… Arsenal could submit its plans to sign a new winger Just in time for January.
Arteta, speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of the Ipswich clash, refuses to rule out the possibility of a new wide-ranging emergency option – despite prioritizing the use of his existing resources.
“Preparation has been completed” He said Arteta on Arsenal bringing reinforcements for January.
“We are prepared if something happens. Obviously we did not expect the situation with Bukayo and Raheem at the same time. We expected more if something happened, for example, in the defensive line. But the mission is over. So, well if something happens, we will be “We are open, but the main focus now is how we should strive to exploit the potential in this team.”
Arsenal are in 'positive' talks with Dani Olmo's representatives before January
Now, according to Sky Sports correspondent and Belgian transfer expert Sascha Tavoleri, a very interesting option has emerged in the Barcelona playmaker. Dani Olmo.
The 41-cap Spain international has joined Hansi Flick's squad for only the first time 46 million pounds sterling In the summer, but Barcelona's financial problems, coupled with a general lack of opportunities as a mainstay, mean he could leave this winter.
Catalan President Joan Laporta needs to reorganize the club's books to pay his dues £149,000 per week The second half salary of 24/25, and their problems with paying Olmo's wages means he could leave the Camp Nou “without any contract” next month.
This is according to Tavoleri, who writes in a column for Sky Arsenal are making 'positive contact' with Olmo's representatives ahead of JanuaryIt is believed that the versatile Barcelona striker could be one of the “big” talking points in the next transfer window.
The 26-year-old, who has played wide and through attacking midfield this season, has registered six goals and one assist in all competitions in a total of 15 appearances so far.