Andrea Berta is facing yet another big transfer window at Arsenal with the Gunners firmly in the race for both the Premier League and Champions League.
The North London club have their best chance of winning major silverware for many years, and it’s time for them to capitalise on their position of strength.
But despite their position, performances have been a bit hit and miss as of late, showing the need for reinforcements to be signed.
If you were Andrea Berta and could sign any player in the world right now, who would it be and why?
Now, Andrea Berta must look at completing these three tasks in the January window to boost Mikel Arteta’s hopes of bringing to an end the wait for a trophy.
Arsenal’s injury crisis means Andrea Berta must sign a defender
In defence, Arsenal’s problems are really starting to mount with Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba and Cristhian Mosquera having all missed parts of the season through injury.
These injuries have left the Gunners light and their remaining options looking rather leggy when called upon.
Earlier this month, Ben White was forced off against Wolves with a hamstring injury after he started three games straight off the back of his return from another issue.
Arsenal looked to sign Jeremy Jacquet last summer, and the young Frenchman has continued to impress in Ligue 1 for Rennes.
The 21-year-old could be the ideal fit for Arteta’s team and perhaps a deal Berta should look to revisit in January.
Andrea Berta needs to sort cover for Declan Rice
Without doubt, one of the key tasks facing Berta will be to find suitable cover for Declan Rice and even Martin Zubimendi.
Christian Norgaard has hardly played under Arteta, and it’s clear that the Spanish coach does not trust him to play in that role.
If you could sign one midfielder from any club in the world to join Arsenal as a backup for Declan Rice, who would it be and why?
Arsenal cannot afford to lose Rice to a long-term issue, given his importance both on and off the pitch at the Emirates Stadium.
Rice has spoken about his recovery in between matches, and it’s clear that the Gunners must find a player who can provide him with the chance to rest in certain matches.
Meanwhile, Zubimendi has also looked rather shattered over recent matches, with the Spaniard starting in near enough every Champions League and Premier League match.
Arsenal cannot afford to send Ethan Nwaneri or Myles Lewis-Skelly on loan
One mistake Arsenal cannot afford is to send either Ethan Nwaneri or Myles Lewis-Skelly out on loan in January.
The Hale End duo haven’t played a lot of football this season, but the Gunners’ options are already limited, and they shouldn’t be slimming down their squad any time soon.
In fact, given Eberechi Eze and Martin Odegaard’s struggles, Nwaneri should be handed more game time than he is currently getting under Arteta.
Should Arsenal send Ethan Nwaneri out on loan in January?
The teenager was one of the biggest breakout stars from last season, but now, he is stuck on the bench and hardly playing.
Arsenal need more creativity in the middle of the park, and Nwaneri is a talent who is capable of proving exactly that.
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