Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has expressed concerns over the club’s current squad depth following the injury of forward Gabriel Jesus. Rice highlighted the issue after a recent match, noting that the team had to deploy Kieran Tierney, typically a defender, in a left-wing position due to the lack of available options.
Transfer Window Solutions
Rice suggested that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta might seek reinforcements during the transfer window to address the shortage in attacking positions. The injury to Jesus, which has been a point of concern for Arteta, has left the team in need of additional attacking resources.
Recent Developments
In related news, Kieran Tierney, who was utilised in an unfamiliar role, has been linked with a potential transfer to Celtic. According to reports, Celtic and Tierney have reached an agreement on a transfer deal, which could further impact Arsenal’s squad depth if finalised.
The situation underscores the challenges Arsenal faces in maintaining a competitive squad amidst injuries and potential player transfers.