Mikel Arteta wants to bolster one key position before next month’s deadline

The Raya news leaves the door open now for more recruitment at Arsenal.

Transfer insider Dean Jones revealed to GIVEMESPORT, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has informed the club’s hierarchy about wanting to boost one key position before next month’s deadline.

Gunners spread over £200 million so far and they are in the mood to invest more in the transfer business. Their next addition might be the goalkeeper David Raya.

The Spanish goalkeeper will join on a season-long loan, with Arsenal holding the option to make the move permanent next summer.

On the current state of play, Jones told GIVEMESPORT: “The Raya news in terms of the type of deal is an absolutely brilliant bit of business for Arsenal and it leaves the door open now for more recruitment.

“I have maintained throughout this window that Arsenal were going to keep their hopes alive to the end of this window to make an addition right at the end of summer and that still seems open to me because of this.

“I was surprised when exploring the Raya interest because it made no sense to me that they would spend £40million on a goalkeeper – but now with this loan deal it makes all the sense in the world. “It doesn’t mean they’ve got bundles to now invest in the outfield, but it does mean they still have something. “An obvious place for Arsenal to bulk up is in the heart of midfield, where they may still lack bite and aggression and I know that Arteta has highlighted to recruitment staff that he wants to make sure they explore options that can deal with physicality in the Premier League as it is something they are likely to deal with from opponents more often now.

“But there is also still a possibility of bringing in someone with flair, someone who adds more depth to the creativity and goal production.

“It’s an exciting time but if you suddenly see headlines suggesting they are going to be spending £50 million or anything like that, treat it with caution.”

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