Arsenal is “actively” seeks to offer offensive options this week after losing Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka because of injuries, said manager Mikel Arteta.
Jesus underwent an anterior knee crusader injury during the FA Cup of Arsenal match with Manchester United this month, while Saka underwent an operation for an hamstiff injury in December.
The two men scored a total of 16 goals in all competitions this season and recorded 15 assists.
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The signature of players in January is rarely simple, but Arteta said that the club wanted to take a step if he could, before a first league meeting with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
“We have lost two very important players. We lack goals and options in front, it’s clear. If we can find the right player, that’s what we are actively looking for, “said Arteta.
“Any player? No. Someone who makes us better and has an impact on the team. During the period we lost these players, we need help because we are short of players.
“The team is still struggling with it, but we have to do what is good for the club.”
When asked if Arsenal would need to sell some players to make room for incoming recruits, Arteta replied: “Everything is a question of balance and it depends on which player it is.
“Is it a player who will leave us space or limit us again in a certain position?” The rules are quite delicate. It’s not just about what you bring and what you sell, but also the resources you have later.
Arsenal, who lost points in a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa last week, is second in the premier League ranking and hangs around Liverpool, the leaders with a match in hand.
The club in northern London will want to keep at least this gap during its trip against the Wolves on Saturday, its opponents classified 17th having lost their last three championship matches, but Arteta called for caution.
“It will be a very difficult match tomorrow,” added the Spanish coach.
“It’s a very good team, so we will have to compete. They are also at a different time now. Everything is important. You know, I prefer not to talk about individuals, just their collective quality.
