Winter Transfer window has been closed and Premier League Challengers Arsenal It was not possible to make significant moves to strengthen their squad during the rest of the season. After the rejection of their bid on Ollie Watkinsmanager Mikel Arteta admitted that he was “disappointed“With the lack of activity in the market.
Although they are one of the most solid teams in Europe, Arsenal’s lack of a natural No. 9 and reliable target scores has caused concern among fans. With Gabriel Jesus sideways due to an ACL injury, Arteta has been left with Kai haveertz as its only viable alternative in frontWho has scored 15 goals in 33 performances this season.
In his press conference before the match before Arsenal’s Carabao Cup collision against Newcastle UnitedArteta discussed the team’s goals for the transfer window. “We had a clear intention, which is always to Explore the possibilities of improving the squad of players that can affect itThe“The stretch pronounced.
He went on to express his frustration over the club’s inability to fill the necessary gaps in the squad: “We have not achieved it, so we are disappointed with that sense. But we are aware that we just want to bring some types of players. We must also be disciplined with it and I think we were. “
Currently Liverpool is dragging in the Premier League title and still in the Champions League, Arsenal is still one of the strongest sides in Europe. But the latest injuries have left Arteta without a choice than to rely on Hafertz as its primary striker for the rest of the season.
Aston Villa rejected Arsenal’s bid for Ollie Watkins
Among the many strikers linked to Arsenal during the winter transfer window, The club made a serious attempt to sign Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins. However, the Premier League club rejected Arsenal’s offer.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal gave a first bid of about £ 60m, but it was quickly rejected. One of the main causes of Villa’s rejection was not only the insufficient sum, but also the time of the bidWhich came just a few days before the transfer window was closed.
With Jhon Durán who complete his move to Al Nassr, Watkin’s Villa’s most reliable options remain in attack. Villa Manager Unai expressed relief after Watkins chose to stop and reflect on the transmission window: “There are players who prefer to leave … Then some players commit to us here and one of them is Ollie Watkins. He is happy to live on Aston Villa“
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