It will now be interesting to see whether the Arsenal boss brings a new midfielder to the Emirates.
Arsenal are monitoring Juventus star Weston McKennie and other midfielders, according to the transfer insider Dean Jones via GiveMeSport.
However, Jones doubts that the USA international is a top target for the Gunners this month.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the North London club are interested in McKennie as Mikel Arteta looks to bring in a new midfielder before the transfer window closes.
Leeds United appears to be the club who are leading the race for the 24-year-old’s signature.
Writing for CaughtOffside, Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the Whites and McKennie have already agreed to personal terms.
While Jones has hinted that Arsenal have considered McKennie, the journalist doubts he is at the top of their shortlist.
Speaking to GMS, he said: “They’re perfectly aware of what he’s capable of. Obviously, he’s a high-profile player, but they’ve been looking at other players, too, and I’m not sure that he was one of their top targets.”
Central midfield is an area of the pitch where Arsenal could do with a bit more depth. Oleksandr Zinchenko can, of course, also operate in the middle of the park, but his main position now is left-back.
The above is probably why Arsenal are keen to sign West Ham captain Declan Rice.
According to multiple outlets, including The Guardian, the north London club have made the 24-year-old their top target.
However, with Rice not expected to be available until the summer, Arteta has to consider options like McKennie. It will now be interesting to see whether the Spaniard brings a new midfielder to the Emirates.
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