The Arsenal manager Mikel Areta was frustrated in January.
The Gunners boss made it very clear in numerous press conferences that the club needed a new striker to fight for the Premier League title.
But with a tame offer for Ollie Watkins, which has struggled back and a deal for Mathys Tel. There is never really a problem at the top of the field for arteta and Co.
Gabriel Jesus is on the road with an injury, just like Bukayo Saka, while Kai Havertz delivers a hot and cold shape.
When Areta spoke to Arsenals Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle: “We had a clear intention that a window was always opened to examine the possibilities to improve our squad. We were affected by players with injuries and we did not achieve it.
“We are disappointed with this sense, but we are also very aware that we only want to bring certain types of players with us and that we also have to be very disciplined.
“We are disappointed, but we only want to bring in certain players and have to be disciplined” 🗣️ 🗣️
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“If you do your best and do things, see people and we share the same intentions if you do not achieve it, in order, there are sure to learn things.
“But you have to continue and this is a piece that was important at the moment, but now we have moved on.
“It is in the profile, a player who can make us better. Financially there are many ways to remain many things that we have to stay in the lane that led us so far and try to improve from there. “
With his residence, Areteta must continue to be creative with his front line. Havertz, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli can all play in the striker role, and the Spaniard has to find the writing selection if the Gunners are to overcome Newcastle on Wednesday evening.
He added: “We have to be flexible in the front.
“Raheem (Sterling) played in this position, Ethan (Nwaneri) can play in this position, (Gabriel) Martinelli.
“But at some point I think we have to try something else.”
