Mikel Arteta confirmed that Arsenal was actively looking to call on an attacker before the deadline for transfer on Monday, but refused to discuss reports from an offer for Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa.
Suggestions that the Gunners had offered 60 million pounds sterling for the international in England surfaced a few hours before the match of Villa Crunch Champions League with Celtic Wednesday evening, a match in which Watkins scored and missed a penalty in a 4-2 victory.
Asked about Arsenal’s interest in the former Brentford man today, Arteta said: “You know that I will not talk about individuals. We actively seek to try to find solutions in this position and we will see what the market brings. »»
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Arsenal A, for most of this quarter, used Kai Havertz in the new number, although Gabriel Jesus did a goal race as an out -and -by -attacker before undergoing a knee injury at the end seasonal.
Many arsenal fans would like to see the club sign an experienced attacker to increase their title offer, but Arteta refused to disclose the type of player they are trying to recruit.
“We don’t really look at the market in these terms,” he added. “We look at what we have in the team, what we are missing and that can bring something that can potentially improve us.
“Whatever age or background they have is a real belief that a player can be really good for us.”
City Next Up for Arsenal
Arsenal will face Manchester City on Sunday in a match that has taken place in recent seasons, a confrontation between the two best teams in the Premier League.
But City is currently fourth after a disappointing campaign which presented a 2-2 fiery draw with Arsenal at Etihad earlier in the season.
Asked about the relationship between the sides, Arteta said: “Normal – these are two teams trying to win.”
Winner, he added: “It would be a big boost for us. Winning big games is always something special. Whenever we play a big match against our rivals, it brings something more. »»
Raya worries about the artillerymen
The local team may be aimlessly of the first choice, David Raya, who missed the victory of the Champions League in the middle of the week in Girona due to an unpertified injury.
Neto deputy but looked nervous in a completely unconvincing display.
“David, we are still uncertain,” said Arteta, who confirmed that Ben White remains away. “We have another session tomorrow. We have 48 hours, so we will have to see. »»
