Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that the club is facing challenges with squad depth and is actively looking to strengthen the team before the transfer window closes. Speaking to @cdavison_afc, Arteta stated, “We are a little bit short, if we can do something we will do it.”
Squad Depth Concerns
Arteta highlighted the need for more players, emphasising that the current squad does not meet the typical requirement of having 23 outfield players. “We need good availability from everybody, we don’t have 23 outfield players and normally you have to be equipped like that,” he explained.
Recent Developments
This statement comes amid a series of recent comments from Arteta regarding the club’s transfer activities:
- On 24 August, Arteta dismissed speculation about signing a new striker for Arsenal.
- On 23 August, he denied any interest in acquiring Raheem Sterling.
- He also confirmed that contract talks would follow the transfer window.
- Arteta mentioned that “anything can happen” in the final days of the transfer window.
- Earlier in August, he confirmed that Tomiyasu’s injury would keep him sidelined for several weeks.
Arsenal fans will be keenly watching the final days of the transfer window to see if the club can address these squad depth issues.