Revealed: Arsenal explore move for Saka replacement as decision made
12/30/2024 01:28 PM
Arsenal have decided to explore a move for another forward player after Bukayo Saka’s surgery, sources have told Football Insider.
The Gunners will be without talisman Saka, 23, for months after he underwent a procedure following a hamstring injury he picked up earlier in December.
It is believed Arsenal will move if the right option becomes available in the January window.
Mikel Arteta’s side have decided to look at the loan market for the new year, but cannot sign another player from a Premier League club unless they cancel Raheem Sterling or Neto’s deals at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal could also sign either player permanently to free up an additional domestic spot, or look abroad for a short-term Saka replacement.
Sources say the Gunners do not have the funds to pursue a permanent deal for another attacker in January, and additionally feel that the right targets will not be available mid-season.
Saka had notched nine goals and 13 assists across 24 games in the first half of the 2024-25 campaign.
Arsenal want loan signing after Saka injury
But he pulled up in the first half of the win over Crystal Palace on 21 December and will now be out until around March.
The England star will miss crucial games in the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League as the Gunners bid to end their five-year trophy drought.
Gabriel Martinelli filled in on the right during the win over Ipswich last week (27 December), while Sterling and Leandro Trossard will also be contenders to come into the side.
Arsenal remain in the Premier League title race but face a string of crucial fixtures in the top flight and cup competitions before the transfer window ends on 3 February.
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