Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is under fire for not signing a striker in January, especially as injuries have diminished the squad’s effectiveness. The team trails Premier League leaders Liverpool by 15 points and faces another potential trophyless season. Despite injuries to key players like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus, critics, including former captain William Gallas, argue that Arteta's transfer strategy has been lacking. Gallas stresses the importance of competition in the squad and points to missed opportunities in the transfer market, suggesting Arsenal must make significant signings moving forward.
"Signing a striker seems to be a blind spot for Arteta," said former captain William Gallas, when speaking to Prime Casino. "That's why Arsenal have finished second for two seasons running, and it will be an unwelcome hattrick this season."
"You need to add strength to what you have, and you need to keep players sharp, that's what competition does to a squad. Arsenal should have signed a big striker in the summer of 2023, but they didn't."
"Top managers don't make that same mistake two seasons running. That is completely unacceptable," added Gallas, emphasizing the importance of addressing squad needs, particularly in crucial positions.
"Rumours suggest the Gunners will bring in a new centre forward during the Summer as the likes of Benjamin Sesko, Alexander Isak and Ollie Watkins are just some of the names suggested."
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