February 2nd 2025.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is still on the hunt for a new forward to join his team. He recently mentioned that a last-minute transfer for a striker is always a possibility, but also hinted that there may be limitations to what they can achieve in the transfer window. The Gunners have been actively seeking a new attacker, especially with Gabriel Jesus' unfortunate knee injury, which has heightened their need for reinforcements in that area.
They have made attempts to secure Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins, but unfortunately, it has not been successful. Moves for players like Alexander Isak from Newcastle and Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig also seem to be out of their reach. However, after witnessing his team's impressive 5-1 victory against Manchester City on Sunday, Arteta may have been reassured that their need for a new striker may not be as urgent as initially thought. Nevertheless, they still lack a genuine center-forward in their squad.
When questioned about the possibility of a transfer on Monday, Arteta stated that he has been vocal about his desire to bring in a new forward, but was hesitant to confirm if it will happen or not. "I don't know. I've been solely focused on our game against Man City in the last 24 hours. Now that we've achieved it, we will discuss the situation as we always do, and then shift our focus to the upcoming match against Newcastle," he said in an interview with Sky Sports.
One of the potential options for Arsenal is Bayern Munich's 19-year-old forward, Mathys Tel. He has been linked to several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Tottenham, and Chelsea. Despite the speculation, his future remains uncertain. Sky Sports has reported that Bayern have rejected a loan offer from Manchester United, and Tel himself has turned down a £50 million move to Spurs. However, there is still a possibility of him leaving in the coming hours, as long as both the club and the player can come to an agreement.
In conclusion, Arteta has made it clear that they have every intention of adding a new forward to their team. However, the reality of what is achievable may not always align with their desires. With a few more hours remaining in the transfer window, the possibility of a new signing for Arsenal is still on the table. All we can do is wait and see what happens next.
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