Mikel Arteta hints at possible deadline-day signing amid Arsenal injury crisis

Mikel Arteta hinted at a potential last-minute transfer to strengthen Arsenal’s squad amid injuries to key players. While the club is actively searching for reinforcements, no deal is guaranteed before the deadline.

Mikel Arteta Hints At Possible Deadline Day Signing Amid Arsenal Injury Crisis
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has not ruled out a potential deadline-day signing as the club seeks reinforcements following injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka. With Jesus facing a possible season-ending knee injury, Arsenal explored options, including a rejected bid for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins.

Following Arsenal’s 5-1 victory over Manchester City, Arteta admitted a new signing before Monday’s 11 pm deadline is “possible” but emphasized his focus on the game rather than transfer dealings. He assured fans that the club is actively exploring opportunities but warned that a deal does not solely depend on Arsenal.

Arteta praised the club’s ambition to strengthen the squad and finish the season strongly but refused to discuss specific targets. Meanwhile, Arsenal’s dominant win over City, featuring goals from Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kai Havertz, and Ethan Nwaneri, kept them within six points of league leaders Liverpool.

Arsenal performance and stats

Arsenal

Manager: Mikel Arteta
Rank 3rd
Win 6
Draw 1
Loss 1
Goals 16-3
Diff 13

Arsenal is currently 2nd in the Premier League with 50 points.

In the last 24 games, it has won 14 times, drew 8 times, and lost twice. In its last match, Arsenal won 5-1 against Manchester City.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 49 goals and conceding 22.​

Arsenal will play the next match in Premier League against Leicester City on Saturday 15th of February in Leicester.​