‘We’re a bit short’: Arteta says Arsenal may sign forward before deadline
Injured Gabriel Jesus misses 2-0 win against VillaArteta: ‘If we can do something we will do it’
Mikel Arteta conceded Arsenal are “a little bit short” in attack and suggested they could make a play for a forward before Friday’s transfer deadline after Gabriel Jesus sustained a groin injury. Jesus, who missed Saturday’s 2-0 win at Aston Villa, will undergo an MRI scan which will determine the extent of his injury, raising doubts over Eddie Nketiah’s proposed £30m move to Nottingham Forest.
Arteta said the Premier League has “gone to another level again” and suggested Arsenal may need to strengthen to ensure they can compete for the title. “We are really happy with the squad,” the manager said. “It’s true we had an injury with Gabriel Jesus and we missed him. We are a little bit short and if we can do something then we will do it.
