Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva expressed concern at the club’s increased interest on improving their midfield during the upcoming January transfer window.
The Gunners, who were thought to be looking for a striker owing to concerns about Gabriel Jesus’ longevity, have switched their focus.
‘I heard that they were maybe looking for some midfielders especially because of Partey being injured at times,” Silva stated Mirror.
‘I’m not sure if it’s 100 per cent going to happen but obviously, they have to be aware that this is a very short window and very specific.
‘You have to be like a fisherman sometimes, to grab the right player that you really need that’s going to help you to win games and to be useful for the rest of the season. Also to improve the way you play.
‘It’s not about sometimes bringing a player because you need [them]. Speaking to people there, Edu many times, they are working hard to have the data and what they think is right for the club in terms of targets.
‘The market is very competitive as well, sometimes you have to be fast and not lose the opportunity.’
While a potential transfer for Ivan Toney was hampered by Brentford’s £80 million valuation and opposition from Chelsea, Arsenal seems to be interested in improving their midfield.
This season, Mikel Arteta’s attempt to replace Granit Xhaka with Kai Havertz has failed to yield the expected outcomes, needing a strategy rethink.
With Thomas Partey suffering from fitness problems and Kai Havertz and Jorginho under increasing stress, Arsenal is looking for midfield reinforcements.
Mohamed Elneny, who has returned to full fitness after a year away, faces an uncertain future, with his contract set to expire soon and the potential of getting called up for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Arsenal has already been linked with a move for Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz, a player they pursued over a year ago. As the January transfer window approaches, Arsenal fans are eager to see how Gilberto Silva’s insights affect their club’s midfield dynamics.
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