According to a report by Football Insider, Arsenal are keen on adding a new defensive midfielder to their ranks in the winter. Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi and Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz have been on their radar for a while now.
But, they won’t be able to sign either of them as their transfer budget for the January window has been revealed. While the report doesn’t mention an exact figure, it does state that they will not have much funds to play with.
The Gunners were looking to raise funds by offloading Thomas Partey. They were on the lookout for a potential destination. But, the 30-year-old has recently picked up a long-term injury which could hinder his move away from the club. And, without funds, Arteta won’t be able to land either of the defensive midfielder in the winter.
Mikel Arteta’s tenure at Arsenal has seen significant progress. But, he recently recognized the need for additional depth, particularly in the defensive midfield position. Arteta and his recruitment team have monitored Zubimendi and Luiz for over 18 months
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