Mikel Arteta is concentrating on two signings after placing pen to paper on a brand new contract on the Emirates in accordance with reviews.
Arsenal introduced on Thursday morning the Spaniard had signed a brand new deal retaining him on the membership till 2027.
Arteta’s new deal is alleged to be value £30m and he can be hoping to finish Arsenal’s wait of over 20 years for a Premier League title having gone shut over the past two seasons,
Arteta concentrating on two signings
The Gunners weren’t the busiest this summer season however nonetheless made 4 signings in Mikel Merino, Raheem Sterling, Riccardo Calafiori and backup goalkeeper Neto.
Arsenal didn’t signal a centre ahead which many felt was wanted if they’re to beat Metropolis to the title this season.
Gabriel Jesus isn’t a prolific goalscorer and has suffered with damage points throughout his time on the membership, while Kai Havertz has carried out an excellent job following his arrival from Chelsea final summer season.
The Gunners had been strongly linked with Benjamin Sesko earlier this summer season earlier than the striker determined to stay at RB Leipzig and it could possibly be argued the Gunners lack firepower of their squad.
It appears the membership agree and The Occasions have reported Arteta needs to herald a “distinctive” attacking participant within the subsequent two switch home windows.
It’s unclear who that could be and the Gunners may look to return in for Sesko, while the report additionally talked about Nico Williams and Jamal Musiala have been checked out.
The Occasions provides that Arteta additionally needs to herald a younger defensive midfielder and regardless of signing Merino this summer season, each Jorginho and Thomas Partey are of their thirties and out of contract on the finish of the season that means midfield choices might must be refreshed.
With a brand new deal within the pocket Arteta can be underneath much more stress to ship trophies and he’s bought to discover a strategy to recover from the road having gone so shut over the past two campaigns.