Overview
- Arteta said Arsenal will remain “open” and “alert” to January moves to strengthen or protect the squad if circumstances require.
- He made clear there is currently no option for exits, naming Ethan Nwaneri and Gabriel Jesus as players who will not be allowed to leave.
- The position follows a summer spend of about £250m that brought in eight signings to deepen the team.
- Injuries have sidelined key figures at times this season, including Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli, William Saliba and Martin Odegaard.
- Reports depict Arsenal leading domestically and performing strongly in Europe, increasing the importance of safeguarding squad depth through the winter.