Mikel Arteta's job security, how striker signing impacts Arsenal boss, two-word instruction
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Arsenal legend David Seaman has called for fans to "calm down" as Mikel Arteta's position as manager comes under scrutiny over the club's struggle to sign a new striker. The north Londoners are reportedly in pursuit of Newcastle's prolific goalscorer Alexander Isak and Sporting CP hitman Viktor Gyokeres as they look to bolster their attack. Arteta's options up front took a heavy blow last weekend when Gabriel Jesus suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during a disappointing FA Cup defeat to Manchester United.
With Bukayo Saka also out of action until at least March following surgery, the spotlight falls on Kai Havertz, Arsenal's leading marksman with a tally of seven goals so far. Supporting efforts from Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli have seen them notch up 10 goals between them, whereas Saka and Jesus have chipped in with five and three goals respectively.
Despite being joint third-top scorers in the Premier League, there's a growing belief that more striking power is necessary to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool, but securing high-profile players mid-season is notoriously difficult. While Arteta is tied to the Emirates Stadium until 2027, rumours about his future have been buzzing due to the departure of Edu, Arsenal's former sporting director, last November, with no successor yet named.
But Arsenal legend David Seaman has called for a sense of stability and clarified that the club's search for a new striker won't ruffle Arteta's tenure, reports Football London. Discussing the pressures on Arteta, Seaman shared his thoughts on the Seaman Says podcast, as reported by Betway. "All the backlash is coming from that he [Arteta] hasn't brought in an out-and-out striker," Seaman said. "That's where a lot of the frustration comes in. I saw Piers Morgan talking about, 'break the bank and go and get [Alexander] Isak.' Alright Piers, in your world that might happen, but in the football world it's not as easy as that.
