How Reasonable Is Arteta's Goals In The January Transfer Window?

Mikel Arteta in a training session with Arsenal (Instagram / @ arsenal)

JAKARTA - Mikel Arteta has revealed his plans in the January transfer window. Arteta said he plans to sign two center-backs and one defensive midfielder.

According to the Metro.co.uk report, the realization of Arteta's transfer plan has yet to be confirmed. In the next week, Arteta will reportedly hold various meetings and discussions with club officials regarding this matter.

If you look at the club's condition, Arteta seems to need to work hard. Not only hard, but also strategic. There are many improvements in the squad that former assistant coach Pep Guardiola has to make at Manchester City.

So far, Arsenal are stranded in eleventh position with 23 points. Arsenal's condition has not improved since the season started. In the last 13 matches, Arsenal even made it through only one game with a win.

Arteta's plan seemed plausible. Arsenal really have problems with the defense. Of all the matches that have played throughout the season, the London Cannon club have conceded 27 times. That figure is smaller than Arsenal's goals: 24.

Signing in a central midfielder also looks like a good plan. The note above shows that Arsenal are also experiencing problems in interrupting the opponent's attack while controlling the flow of the ball.

Lucas Torreira, who showed an impressive game last season, failed to be a solution this season. Xhaka granite was even worse. This Swiss national player even got into conflict with Arsenal supporters.