Arsenal Finally, he had a quiet transfer in January, deciding not to add any accessories to their composition, despite the wide demands to sign a new striker with respect to the questionnaires over Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.
Mikel Arteta Since then recognized He was dissatisfied with the quiet winter of Gunners, saying: “We had a clear intention, which is obvious. The window was opened to explore the possibility of improving our team with players that can affect it. We did not achieve it.
“So, we are disappointed in this regard, but we are also aware that we just want to bring certain types of players. We have to be very disciplined is that and I think we were.”
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Arteta will hope that the lack of new arrivals is not shown crucial in search Premier league The title, after missing some big names in the past that could make a big difference in their recent heads with Manchester City.
Let’s look at the six players who almost signed for Arsenal.
1
Victor except
Galatasaray/Napoli
After finishing second in the Premier League for two seasons, questions will be asked why the Topmen failed to get over the line.
Manchester City showed that the attacker was not an absolute necessity by winning the title without one in the 2020/21 season, but the failure of the North London Club’s failure to bring the attacker and the exit of the deviation of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the subject of debate.
One forward Arsenal has been connected for a long time is Napoli’s Victor except, which is currently on loan in Galatasaray, with reports in which it is described in detail that even they even rejected the opportunity To sign Nigerian in the summer.
Gunners were believed that the 26-year-old was too expensive in more than £ 100m, but he was regularly among the goals in Turkey this season, with 12 in his name already in the league.
2
Rafinha
Barcelona
Arteta may feel that besides the one who escaped with the attacker, and the manager may also have regrets for missing Rafinha In the summer, offering an opportunity to sign a 28-year-old for just over £ 50m.
After Translating to Camp Nou of Leeds United for £ 55mThe Brazilian striker had sturdyIf not spectacular, two seasons in Spain, but he really started in the current campaign, with 24 goals and 15 assists in all competitions.
Rivaldo even suggested that former Leeds man could be among the leading candidates for the Ballon d’Or, saying:: “I don’t see anyone in front of Lamina right now [Yamal] and Raphinha in the race for winning the Balloon d’Or.
“Raphinha scores goals, providing assistance and showing great confidence in the field. He plays with creativity and determination, making him an extraordinary candidate for a reward.”
It was impossible to predict that Raphinha would suddenly explode this season, but Arsenal may push the missed opportunity to sign the Barcelona star, which they were strongly connected to before leaving Leeds.
3
Ollie Watkins
Aston villa
Continuing the offensive topic is striker Aston Villa Ollie Watkins, which has been the target for a long time, with the weapon even weapons Considering the stroke of the period of day For England International this winter.
If the artillery had submitted a satisfactory offer, there are every indication that Watkins would be extremely willing, and reports suggest that it is desperately move to Emirates Stadium before the deadline.
During his stay with Brentford, the 29-year-old even admitted that it would be a dream to play for a club that one day supported growing up.
It remains to be seen whether the failure will sign Watkins expensive in the title race, but his record for the villa in the last few seasons indicates that he could be a key manufacturer of the difference, scoring 19 league goals last season.
4
Benjamin Seško
Rb leipzig
Arththa could get the summer to Watkins again, but given that the Villa star is now approaching 30, it may be wiser to bring a younger option.
As such, RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Seško It could fit into the account, which is strongly related to the move to North London during January the transition window, although ultimately, the job was not possible.
He said that the weapons were persecuted by 21-year-olds ahead of the winter market, but the price of £ 58 million may have been forbidden may have been banned.
Reports elsewhere suggest The sesko was the priority goal of ArteteAfter trying to sign Slovenian last summer and the Arsenal chief will hope that the deal is still possible, since it is rated Among the “best young talents of the game” by former director Leipzig Christopher Vivell.
Out-i Out striker could be sought if shooters want to have any chance to hunt Liverpool this season, and the sesko is just that, and Vivell also praised him as a “right goalie.”
5
Alexander Isak
Newcastle United
Although the sesko is highly rated, it would be signing it would be a gambling since it has yet to be proven at the highest level, unlike Alexander Isak Newcastle United, who has become a Magpies talisman since the arrival of Real Sociedad.
It was said to be a Swedish international Among Arsenal’s goals of attackers in January, but they were ultimately unable to make an agreement, they are also Missed 2022 Before moving to St James Park.
In the last two seasons, Artea has only been briefly in the Premier League, ending two points behind the city of the last term, and there is no doubt that some additional offensive fiery power could swing things to its advantage.
As such, the artillery should continue to monitor Isak’s development of the contract between now and the end of the season to ensure that they do not miss a second opportunity to sign “world class“The finisher.
6
Moises Caicedo
Chelsea
Although the lack of a “true” striker could be problems for Arsenal during the rest of the current campaign, they also previously missed signing in the middle of the field that could change their season.
Northern Londonians have endured a £ 70 million Offer for Moises Caicedo at the end of the 2023 winter laptop, which was rejected, before the central midfielder signed for Chelsea.
It would be fair to say that Caicedo did not really hit the ground by running to Stamford Bridge, but since then he has become a key player for blues, ranked among their Players the best performance In the Premier League this season, according to Whoscored.
Eventually, Arththa corrected her problems with the middle of the signature of Declan Rice, and very few Arsenal fans would replace the Englishman for the Ecuadorian, but the Chelsea man could reduce the background in the 2022/23 campaign.
The Gunners ended up with five points behind the city that season, receiving three goals against Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton during the armchair – something that a top defensive midfielder could prevent.
Arsenal annual development testifies to the fact that they have recruited themselves very well under the artew, but the Spaniards may be considered that his side could win more silver accessories if they had not missed some of the players on this list.
