Arsenal’s focus has shifted from transfers back to football with the close of the UK market last week, though already Mikel Arteta is feeling the weight of the club’s decisions.
First it was a problem picked up by Gabriel Martinelli against Newcastle United one week ago, now rumour has begun to spread over fears of Kai Havertz adding to the injury woes away on the warm weather training camp in Dubai.
The question could also extend to outgoings, with Arteta having to balance options in other areas of his squad that may not necessarily see the minutes they feel are deserve between now and the season’s end.