Mikel Arteta consulting Arsenal stars on which striker to sign as he desperately seeks firepower before deadline
Mikel Arteta consulting Arsenal stars on which striker to sign as he desperately seeks firepower before deadline
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MIKEL ARTETA is consulting his Arsenal stars on which striker to sign before the transfer window slams shut. Arsenal are desperately looking for extra firepower in the January window with injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus leaving the North Londoners desperately short up top.
![[Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus being checked by teammate Bukayo Saka.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/arsenals-gabriel-jesus-checked-team-773393450.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
But with just over a week until the window shuts, Arteta appears no closer to bringing in a new face with key target Benjamin Sesko looking likely to remain at Red Bull Leipzig barring a hefty late bid. The north Londoners have also been linked with moves for Alexander Isak, Dusan Vlahovic and Matheus Cunha.
![[Mikel Arteta applauding.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-arsenal-manager-mikel-arteta-966274776.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Following Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham last week, Declan Rice said: “We’re a bit short [in attack]. I’m not surprised if we are going to do something.”. Asked if his players have spoken to him about new signings ahead of today’s [SAT] clash at Wolves, Arteta said: “Not like that, but we have all been there, we all look at each other.
![[Mikel Arteta speaking with Arsenal players.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/mikel-arteta-manager-arsenal-speaks-960119969.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
“We have had very, very short numbers for many, many weeks and they recognise the situation, we all do. "That’s why we are trying to do what is right for the club, the team, that’s our intention.”. Arteta says he “always” consults his players about potential incomings or specific individuals he is trying to bring to the club.
He added: “That’s getting us away from the computer and what the data is saying. It is real. I have seen it, I sense it. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS. “A player can score a lot of goals, great. How does this player react when he hasn’t scored for six or seven games?.
![[Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig celebrating during a Bundesliga match.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/benjamin-sesko-leipzig-celebrate-bundesliga-966315484.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
