Mikel Arteta: Arsenal Alert On January Transfer Exchange When Injuries Increase

Mikel Arteta needs help in the transfer market because the storm of injuries at Arsenal has not been completed (Instagram/@arsenal).

JAKARTA - Mikel Arteta said that Arsenal are very vigilant on the January 2025 transfer market after the storm of injury has not been completed. Ethan Nwaneri is a new name that must be sidelined and is expected to be out for several weeks.

Nwaneri replaces Bukayo Saka who is also injured on the far right in Arsenal's last two Premier League games.

However, he was forced off the pitch shortly after scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

"Unfortunately he has a muscle injury. He will be out for several weeks," Arteta confirmed on Monday, January 6, 2025.

With the absence of Raheem Sterling--and Kai Havertz doubtful appearing in the Carabao Cup semifinals against Newcastle United on Wednesday (January 8, 2025 in the morning WIB) due to illness--Arsenal lack of striker options.

Arteta did not rule out switching to the winter transfer market for help.

"Whatever happens on the exchange, we are very vigilant. That's not an answer, yes, that's not a no answer."

"To bring in a new player, that doesn't help," said the Spanish manager.

Arsenal will see Alexander Isak live on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, when Newcastle travel to the Emirates Stadium for the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinals.

Isak has been linked with a move to Arsenal. However, Newcastle's manager, Eddie Howe, insists there is no chance the Sweden forward who is in his best form will move in January 2025.

Isak has scored nine goals in his last seven league games for The Magpies.

"Obviously he's a top player, he's in his best form. He scored a lot of goals. We'll try to minimize the opponent's strength," Arteta said of Isak.