Mikel Arteta frustrated by Arsenal’s lack of January signings

Mikel Arteta is frustrated that Arsenal failed to sign attacking reinforcements in January. Despite injuries to key players, the club chose to wait until summer to spend on major targets.

Mikel Arteta Frustrated By Arsenal’s Lack Of January Signings
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Mikel Arteta has admitted his disappointment that Arsenal failed to strengthen their squad during the January transfer window. With injuries to key forwards Gabriel Jesus (knee) and Bukayo Saka (hamstring), the Gunners were in urgent need of reinforcements.

However, their £45 million bid for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins was rejected, and they opted out of a move for Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel, who later joined Tottenham. Despite this, Arteta remains confident that Kai Havertz, 25, can lead Arsenal’s attack. The Spaniard also insists that the club’s inactivity is not a “gamble” but a strategic decision, allowing them to spend on key targets like RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in the summer.

Arteta defended the club’s cautious approach, emphasizing discipline in recruitment and the need to rely on academy players. With a smaller squad than their rivals, Arsenal must now chase down league leaders Liverpool and compete in the Champions League with their existing squad.

Arsenal performance and stats

Arsenal

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

In the last 4 games, it has won 3 times and lost once. In its last match, Arsenal lost 0-2 against Newcastle United.​​

It has a even goal difference after scoring 0 goals and conceding 0.​

Arsenal will play the next match in Carabao Cup against Newcastle United on Wednesday 5th of February in Newcastle upon Tyne. The prediction is Arsenal winning the match.