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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has ruled out signing a new striker in the January transfer window, expressing confidence in Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz to lead the title charge. Despite being six points behind Liverpool, Arteta emphasizes focusing on current players to improve performance and keep pace in the title race.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed confidence in his squad, dismissing the need to sign a new striker during the January transfer window. The Gunners currently trail Liverpool by six points in the Premier League title race but remain in contention with strong performances from Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz.
In recent weeks, Jesus has shown a resurgence in form, netting three goals in his last three league appearances. Havertz has also been effective, scoring seven goals in 17 games this season. Arteta believes the squad has enough firepower to compete, emphasizing the need to focus on internal improvements rather than the market.
Speaking to reporters, Arteta said, “I’m very happy with the players we have. The number of goals we’ve scored is sufficient to win the Premier League, but we must do better because others are outperforming us. Signing someone isn’t always the solution—it has to be the right fit, and the January market is very limited.”
Arteta hinted at remaining open to extraordinary opportunities but stressed that any addition must significantly impact the team. He added that managing the workload of players like Gabriel Jesus is essential to maintaining consistency.
As Arsenal prepares to face Brighton on Saturday, Arteta remains optimistic about closing the gap on Liverpool, who face Manchester United the following day. The Gunners aim to leverage their current squad’s potential to sustain their title challenge and reclaim the top spot in English football.Tap Here for the Full Story
