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Mikel Arteta confirmed that Arsenal was actively looking for a striker before Monday’s transfer deadline, but refused to discuss the reports of an offer by Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa.
Suggestions The gunners had offered £ 60 million for the England international appeared only a few hours before the Villa Champions League crunch with Celtic on Wednesday night, a game in which Watkins scored and lost a penalty in a victory for 4-2.
When asked about Arsenal’s interest in the former Brentford man today, Arteta said: “You know I am not going to talk about people. We are actively looking to try to find solutions in that position and we will see what the market brings. ”
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Arsenal has used, during most of this term, Kai Hvertz in position number nine, although Gabriel Jesús made a goal race as a striker before suffering a knee injury that ends the season.
Many Arsenal fans would like to see the club sign an experienced striker to boost his title offer, but Arteta refused to disseminate the type of player trying to recruit.
“We really don’t look at the market in those terms,” he added. “We look at what we have in the team, what we lack and who can bring something that can potentially make us much better.
“Regardless of the age or background they have, it is a true belief that a player can really be good for us.”
Next city for Arsenal
Arsenal faces Manchester City on Sunday in an accessory that in recent seasons has risen to a clash between the two best teams in the Premier League.
But City sits fourth today after a disappointing campaign that presented a burning 2-2 draw with Arsenal in Etihad at the beginning of the season.
When asked about the relationship between the sides, Arteta said: “Normal, they are two teams that try to win.”
Winner, he added: “It would be a great boost for us. Winning great matches is always special. Every time we play a great game against our rivals, it brings something extra. ”
Raya cares about gunners
The local team can be without the first choice goalkeeper David Raya, who lost the victory of the Champions League in the middle of the week in Girona due to an unspecified injury.
Neto deputy but seemed nervous in a totally little convincing exhibition.
“David we are still uncertain,” said Arteta, who confirmed that Ben White remains marginalized. “We have another session tomorrow. We have 48 hours, so we will have to do. “
