Mikel Arteta insists it is 'a possibility' that Arsenal don't sign anyone this month despite their stuttering title challenge… as he claims the Gunners must 'make the best of what we have'
- Arsenal lost several games in the Premier League during the holidays
- There have been calls for Mikel Arteta to add to his squad in the transfer window
- Arsenal fans will go crazy if Mikel Arteta makes big changes this weekend It all starts
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Mikel Arteta has warned that Arsenal may not sign anyone this month despite their faltering title challenge.
The Gunners lost consecutive Premier League games for the first time this season over the festive period after being beaten by West Ham and Fulham.
Their poor form has been accompanied by an ever-growing injury list, with Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fabio Vieira, Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber all currently out, while Mohamed Elneny and Takehiro Tomiyasu head to AFCON and the Asian Cup respectively.
The Gunners have been linked with several players this month, including Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, Girona left-back Miguel Gutierrez and Brentford striker Ivan Toney, with fans highlighting the need for Arteta to strengthen.
However, the Spaniard insisted that while they were keen to make moves, there was a chance no one would be added.
Mikel Arteta has warned that Arsenal will not be allowed to sign anyone during the January transfer window
Arsenal lost consecutive games over the festive period and dropped to fourth in the table
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“We are open to the transfer market but the focus is on making the most of what we have,” he told his press conference ahead of their FA Cup tie with Liverpool.
'We are going to work together with the club. to see if we have options.
“(But) it is a possibility (that we won't sign anyone).”
Mail Sport previously reported that Arsenal – who have slipped to fourth in the new year – will have to sell to buy in January. While some fringe players could be let go, the Gunners may have to hold on to what they have.
They are interested in Brentford star Ivan Toney but may have to sell to buy someone
In any case, they will be helped by a relaxation of their hectic schedule in the coming weeks.
After the FA Cup tie against the Reds, Arteta's side have 13 days before returning to Premier League action against Crystal Palace, with the Gunners hoping to head to Dubai for a warm-weather training camp during their break.
