Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has affirmed that the club will be on its toes and on its toes going into the next January transfer window and this is an indication of a pragmatic but at the same time a strategic role as the club goes on with its winning streak across competition.
As Arsenal have ascended to the top of the Premier League and the UEFA champions league table, the comments by Arteta are given when there is an inherent expectation of the squad reinforcement.
Talking in advance of the league match between Arsenal and Aston Villa, Arteta was questioned about whether the club has intentions of introducing new signings to the club when the window opens. His answer made it apparent that although the club is not aggressively trying to initiate a significant change, it is also ready to do so in case the situation requires an immediate response.
“We always have to be prepared. We should be ready to have it, Arteta said. “Football can shift quickly. Between this moment and the shutting of the window, anything may occur. We understand the places of squad risks that might crop up, and we will be prepared in case there is something that needs to be done.
Arteta also expressed the opinion of the team he has built over the last few seasons, and that even though he feels that the current group would be able to compete in major titles, injuries have made it susceptible and may need to be strengthened.
We have created a team that I felt could offer us the most opportunity to play in the Premier League and the Champions. Would it be just what I want it to be? No,” he admitted. Injuries not only impact on matches but also the preparation, rotation choices and balance. Nonetheless, I am highly proud of the way we have dealt with tough situations.
The Arsenal has scored once against the Liverpool, and only once this season, still they are one of the most stable teams in Europe. As the title race continues to intensify and knockout football is on the horizon, the preparedness of Arteta implies that Arsenal might become active in case an unexpected propensity arises.
