- Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka is expected to be sidelined for several weeks due to a right hamstring injury sustained during the team’s 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace. This setback means Saka will miss crucial fixtures, including matches against Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, and Manchester City, as well as important Champions League and Carabao Cup games.
In response, manager Mikel Arteta is exploring options to bolster the squad in the upcoming January transfer window. Potential targets include West Ham’s Mohamed Kudus, who has an £85 million release clause, and Barcelona’s Dani Olmo, who might be available on a free transfer due to registration issues at his current club.
Internally, Arteta may consider Leandro Trossard, who replaced Saka during the Palace match, as a temporary solution. Additionally, Raheem Sterling, currently on loan, could be an option, though he has been dealing with injury concerns.
Arsenal’s busy schedule and existing injury challenges make the January transfer window a critical period for reinforcing the squad to maintain their competitive edge in domestic and European competitions.
