Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed the club will be active in the January transfer window as the Gunners look to strengthen their squad for the second half of the season.
Behind the scenes, Arsenal have already begun laying the groundwork. Softfootball earlier reported that top scout Maurizio Micheli, who recently joined the club from Napoli, has started work as Arsenal step up their recruitment structure ahead of the winter window. His arrival is expected to play a key role in identifying opportunities as the market opens.
According to Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle, Arteta made Arsenal’s stance clear, stressing the need for readiness as the window approaches. Romano posted:
We will be actively looking to strengthen the squad in January. Depending on the availability of certain players, the window is there, I mean, we’re Arsenal and we have to be looking at it. Our job is to be very prepared because something can happen.
There was also positive news on the injury front for Arsenal fans. Arteta has boosted hopes with an encouraging update on Kai Havertz, who has been sidelined for months. The German forward is now set to return in early January, providing a timely boost as Arsenal look to maintain momentum across competitions.
With reinforcements being actively considered and key players nearing a return, Arsenal appear determined to be proactive rather than reactive when the January transfer window opens.
