By the time Arsenal next play, the January transfer window will be open. All eyes will be on the Gunners and what they can do to fill the gap left by Bukayo Saka in attack.
The forward is out for the foreseeable future after suffering a hamstring injury in the 5-1 win over Crystal Palace before Christmas. Saka has been one of Mikel Arteta’s most reliable players this season, scoring nine and assisting 13 times.
Being without Saka for the coming weeks leaves Arsenal short in attack. Before the setback, a new centre-forward was the priority amid doubts over the quality within the squad, however, that has now changed.
A new attacker, preferably a versatile one, is now expected to be the area prioritised in the window. Unfortunately, the profile needed at the Emirates Stadium cost a premium, especially in the winter.
Josh Holland
Missing a player of Saka’s quality is going to be massive for Arsenal. Liverpool’s relentless start, which is showing no sign of slowing down, means the Gunners already face a difficult task of being crowned English champions. So attempting it without a world-class player makes that more difficult.
