Arsenal chiefs are reportedly contemplating a possible January settlement for a big-name ahead, with Mikel Arteta‘s aspect showing in want of contemporary attacking choices as they bid to maintain chase with Premier League title favourites Liverpool.
Arsenal beat Ipswich City with Bukayo Saka set for two-month absence
Kai Havertz’s aim handed Arsenal an important three factors towards relegation-threatened Ipswich City on the Emirates Stadium, however sadly for Arteta, some unhealthy information on Bukayo Saka lingered within the background.
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His departure from the Camp Nou is a definite chance subsequent month.
Arteta confirmed on Friday that Saka will now be out for more than two months after undergoing surgery on his hamstring, which comes as a seismic blow for Arsenal, who should now cope with out their celebrity participant.
“He has had a process and every thing went properly, however sadly he might be out for a lot of, many weeks,” stated Arteta on Saka’s condition.
“It is going to be greater than two months. I do not know precisely how for much longer. It should depend upon how the scar tissue begins to heal, the primary week or so, and the mobility of that. It is extremely troublesome to say.
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Arsenal’s subsequent 5 Premier League video games |
Date |
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Brentford (away) |
January 1 |
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Brighton (away) |
January 4 |
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Tottenham (dwelling) |
January 15 |
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Aston Villa (dwelling) |
January 18 |
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Wolves (away) |
January 25 |
“The substitute of Bukayo goes to be the staff. There have been moments the place it flowed properly tonight and moments the place you might see there may be nonetheless work to do. However I’m sure that we’re going to do this. Now we have to depend on the staff and never the person.”
After all, following this improvement, stories of Arsenal potentially signing a Saka alternative in January will solely intensify.
Barcelona star Dani Olmo is of interest to Arsenal heading into next month, and it’s believed that they are in “constructive contacts” with the Spaniard’s representatives (Sacha Tavolieri).
Curiously, The Athletic has reported that Arsenal are also open to signing a new striker in January, however in addition they acknowledge that any noteworthy title will come at a premium.
Arsenal are admirers of Wolves striker Matheus Cunha heading into the winter window, although Vitor Pereira’s star is not their solely goal.
Arsenal take into account marquee January transfer for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen
In keeping with Soccer Insider and journalist Pete O’Rourke, Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen continues to be in Arsenal’s considering for the beginning of 2025.
The Nigeria marksman is presently on a season-long mortgage from Napoli, however there’s a rumoured break clause in Osimhen’s contract which might permit sure golf equipment, together with Arsenal, to strike a transfer for him subsequent month.
This is able to be depending on the Gunners matching his Napoli launch clause of round £66 million – one thing they’re apparently contemplating.
Certainly, O’Rourke writes that Arsenal are plotting a “box-office deal” for Osimhen in January, however a number of huge sides may even be considering the identical factor and will should “break the financial institution” for his signature.
The 25-year-old, as many predicted, has continued to impress within the Süper Lig after leaving Napoli on a brief deal in the summertime – with an nameless Nigerian journalist telling Foot Boom that Osimhen is among the many world’s “elite” strikers.
“It doesn’t matter what critiques one may need of Osimhen, you can not query his tireless vitality and dedication,” stated the reporter.
“This singular high quality units him aside within the trendy sport, putting him among the many elite strikers. He stays your asset even in aim droughts.”
