Mikel Arteta urging Arsenal board to sign “project attacker” earlier than expected

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reportedly been pushing for the club to bring forward plans for the signing of a “project attacker” this January.

The Gunners will perhaps understandably have a preference for making major moves in the summer transfer window, when clubs and players tend to be more open to deals.

January can provide some opportunities, though, while sometimes it’s also a matter of urgency to strengthen due to injuries, which is now the big problem at Arsenal.

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