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Arsenal Eyes January Signings Amid Injury Crisis

12/29/2025

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Summary

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Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, said Arsenal will actively look for new signings in the January window due to a growing injury crisis.
Defenders Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White, Jurrien Timber, and Riccardo Calafiori are sidelined.
Declan Rice has had to fill in at unfamiliar positions.
Despite a summer spree of about £250 million on eight players, Arteta says squad depth is needed and signings depend on availability and market conditions.

History

Historical Context

In 2023, Arsenal Football Club invested approximately £250 million in eight new players, reflecting their ambition to compete at the highest level, similar to Manchester City's spending strategies. This followed a successful 2022-23 season where Arsenal finished second in the Premier League, marking their return to the UEFA Champions League after a six-year absence. The current injury crisis highlights the need for squad depth.

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Story summary

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, said Arsenal will actively look for new signings in the January window due to a growing injury crisis.
Defenders Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White, Jurrien Timber, and Riccardo Calafiori are sidelined.
Declan Rice has had to fill in at unfamiliar positions.
Despite a summer spree of about £250 million on eight players, Arteta says squad depth is needed and signings depend on availability and market conditions.

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