Arsenal aren’t currently likely to spend big in the January transfer window, unless something dramatic happens in the next month and a half.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, shows dejection after the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC at Craven Cottage on December 08, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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James Olley reports for ESPN that despite Manchester City making it known that they’ll back Pep Guardiola in the January transfer market, Arsenal currently feel that only injuries or an exceptional and unexpected opportunity will push them to pay a considerable fee in the winter window.
Fan frustration has been clear to see on social media after the last couple of Premier League matchdays, with supporters feeling that the team is lacking options in attack.
With Gabriel Jesus scoring just once this season and only five of Kai Havertz’s 10 goals coming in his 15 Premier League games, the Gunners are certainly lacking a consistent threat at centre-forward.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on October 05, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
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The same is true on the left-wing, with Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli only at four goals each in all competitions. Both players have made 22 appearances, so they’re scoring once every five or six times they hit the pitch.
Yet there have already been signs that Arsenal’s primary targets might be more likely to move in the summer.
Recent reports have suggested that Nico Williams is open to a Premier League move and that Arsenal were very interested in the summer, but the player would reportedly prefer not to move in the winter market.
LEGANES, SPAIN: Nico Williams of Athletic Club warms up prior to the LaLiga match between CD Leganes and Athletic Club at Estadio Municipal de Butarque on September 19, 2024. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
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Up front, Viktor Gyokeres’ form has seen him linked with most of Europe, but David Ornstein recently reported that a summer move was more likely than January.
In both cases, the players have release clauses, so Arsenal know exactly how much they cost. Neither could be described as an “unexpected” opportunity.
So if the Gunners aren’t planning to go for them now, it’s hard to see what might change that in the coming weeks.
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