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Arsenal will likely try to sign a midfielder in the January transfer window

Arsenal will reportedly try to sign a new midfielder in the January transfer window. This is to release the pressure on the current midfielders.

It is also because they are currently on the top of the Premier League table. Therefore, the Gunners will need to sign reinforcements in January to continue the title challenge.

ARSENAL AND MIKDFIELDERS TRANSFER LINKS FULL STORY

According to reports, Arsenal will try to sign a midfielder in the January transfer window. The report also claims that the recruitment team has started the search for the midfielder. This signing will also help to reduce the load on Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey. They continue to be linked with Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz.

However, the Brazilian midfielder has just signed a new contract. Although, some reports also claim that they have done this protect the transfer value of the midfielder. Another reason is Albert Sambi Lokanga is also considering a move away from Arsenal. Hence, the Gunners will need a new signing to allow the midfielder to leave in the January transfer window.

CRYSTAL PALACE LEGEND ALSO STRESSES THE NEED FOR THE GUNNERS TO SIGN A MIDFIELDER

Crystal Palace legend Clinton Morrison has said that the Gunners need to sign a midfielder in January. However, he has said that they can play Oleksandr Zinchenko in the midfield. However, the Ukrainian is currently having injury issues. Therefore, the need to sign a midfielder becomes more important for Arteta. Another reason mentioned is it looks like the manager does not at the moment trust the ability of Albert-Sambi Lokanga.

Clinton also said,

“I think if Arsenal are still in this position, and they will come January, they could go again. They could go and spend again and go for it again and strengthen even more. “The players that we have mentioned can all come in, they are capable. I think another midfielder, I worry because [Paul] Merson said, Partey has been outstanding and he can’t stay fit at the moment, that is the biggest problem.

Hence, Arsenal hierarchy will probably sanction funds to Arteta to sign a new midfielder in the January transfer window. The Gunners are currently on the top of the Premier League table. They face Leeds United in their next Premier League fixture.

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