Key Arsenal player injured right before transfer window opens, jeopardizing potential move.
This season, he's been a standout in Serie A.
December 23rd 2024.
Mikel Arteta is facing a potential dilemma as Arsenal's attack continues to struggle. With one of their top transfer targets suffering a serious injury, the Gunners may have to reassess their plans for the upcoming January transfer window.
The team's manager has been quiet on whether there will be any new signings in the coming weeks, but fans are calling for a new forward to be a top priority. Arsenal has had difficulties finding the back of the net this season, relying heavily on set-pieces and ultimately dropping crucial points in the process. They currently sit in third place in the league, six points behind Liverpool with a game in hand.
While Kai Havertz has been the top scorer for Arsenal with 11 goals in all competitions, other players such as Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Odegaard, and Raheem Sterling have not lived up to expectations. Despite Gabriel Jesus scoring five goals in their last two games against Crystal Palace, his overall performance this season has been lackluster with only two goals prior to those matches in 2024. The team has also heavily relied on youngster Bukayo Saka, who has been their most consistent goal threat with nine goals and 13 assists, but unfortunately, he has now been ruled out for several weeks due to a hamstring injury.
With Sterling also injured, there are growing concerns about Arteta's ability to get the attack back on track. Many are calling for Arsenal to sign a prolific center-forward, with one of their top targets being Mateo Retegui, who has been in impressive form since joining Atalanta last summer for a reported fee of £23 million. The 25-year-old has scored 14 goals and provided four assists in 25 games, helping his team reach the top of the Serie A table. He even faced Arsenal in the Champions League earlier this season, but was unable to convert a penalty against goalkeeper David Raya.
Recent reports from Italy state that both Arsenal and PSG have sent scouts to watch Retegui in action, with the former showing increased interest as their pursuit of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres seems unlikely. However, Arteta's plans to sign the striker in January may have to be put on hold as Retegui was forced off the field with a muscle injury during Atalanta's win over Empoli on Sunday. It is unclear how serious the injury is, but it is likely that Arsenal will cool their interest if he is not fit to play immediately. Additionally, it is unlikely that Atalanta would be willing to part with such a crucial player mid-season.
When asked about his plans for the upcoming transfer window, Arteta stated that the team is prepared for any potential changes, but they did not anticipate losing both Saka and Sterling at the same time. He also mentioned that their focus is on extracting the potential from their current squad, but they remain open to any necessary signings. It is clear that the team's main priority is to improve their performance with the players they currently have.
The team's manager has been quiet on whether there will be any new signings in the coming weeks, but fans are calling for a new forward to be a top priority. Arsenal has had difficulties finding the back of the net this season, relying heavily on set-pieces and ultimately dropping crucial points in the process. They currently sit in third place in the league, six points behind Liverpool with a game in hand.
While Kai Havertz has been the top scorer for Arsenal with 11 goals in all competitions, other players such as Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Odegaard, and Raheem Sterling have not lived up to expectations. Despite Gabriel Jesus scoring five goals in their last two games against Crystal Palace, his overall performance this season has been lackluster with only two goals prior to those matches in 2024. The team has also heavily relied on youngster Bukayo Saka, who has been their most consistent goal threat with nine goals and 13 assists, but unfortunately, he has now been ruled out for several weeks due to a hamstring injury.
With Sterling also injured, there are growing concerns about Arteta's ability to get the attack back on track. Many are calling for Arsenal to sign a prolific center-forward, with one of their top targets being Mateo Retegui, who has been in impressive form since joining Atalanta last summer for a reported fee of £23 million. The 25-year-old has scored 14 goals and provided four assists in 25 games, helping his team reach the top of the Serie A table. He even faced Arsenal in the Champions League earlier this season, but was unable to convert a penalty against goalkeeper David Raya.
Recent reports from Italy state that both Arsenal and PSG have sent scouts to watch Retegui in action, with the former showing increased interest as their pursuit of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres seems unlikely. However, Arteta's plans to sign the striker in January may have to be put on hold as Retegui was forced off the field with a muscle injury during Atalanta's win over Empoli on Sunday. It is unclear how serious the injury is, but it is likely that Arsenal will cool their interest if he is not fit to play immediately. Additionally, it is unlikely that Atalanta would be willing to part with such a crucial player mid-season.
When asked about his plans for the upcoming transfer window, Arteta stated that the team is prepared for any potential changes, but they did not anticipate losing both Saka and Sterling at the same time. He also mentioned that their focus is on extracting the potential from their current squad, but they remain open to any necessary signings. It is clear that the team's main priority is to improve their performance with the players they currently have.
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