Mikel Arteta refuses to exclude something after losing Kai Havertz for the rest of the season, while Arsenal weighs that enters the free agent market.
The Gunners were already light on attacking options before Havertz tore his hamstring during the warm training camp of the club in Dubai. The Germany star was the only recognized senior striker of Arsenal and left Arteta a big problem.
Without a new striker signed in the transfer window of January, Arteta must now weigh his options. And although that could mean that someone is being played from position, a surprising new signing is another option.
When he was asked if Arsenal would look at the free agent market, Arteta replied: “We will explore every possible situation and make a decision.”
Although Arteta and Arsenal may be open to the idea of ​​exploring the free agent market, it is still to be seen whether there are feasible options that would consider the club, even in their current condition.
Former shooter Carlos Vela, now 35, is one of the handful of non -connected players who can be available to illuminate Arsenal's rush crisis.
Ex-Chelsea Man Diego Costa has Premier League experience, but has not had much impact after signing a short-term agreement with Wolves in 2022 when they experienced their own rush crisis.
Leandro Damiao, Lucas Perez, Mariano Diaz and Maxi Gomez are some of the other attackers currently without a club. However, no one would be considered good enough to lead the border for Arsenal in different circumstances, which underlines the Dilemma Arteta and the club that is currently being confronted.
After he emphasized that a free agent should be able to 'play at our level' and to contribute to the team, both on and off the field, Arteta was asked or in retrospect a striker was a striker in January, one mistake was.
“We have always stabbed in that situation that we were one or two injuries away from a very risky situation,” he replied.
“But if you do your best and think that you have done everything you are capable of and have done your homework and try that and not achieve it, you can regret, but at least you know you have done it.”