Arsenal have had a far from ideal January transfer window so far, having yet to make an addition to their squad in the first two weeks. Mikel Arteta may need support in getting a deal over the line, given the current state of his side going into the latter half of the season.
The Gunners sit top of the Premier League at the halfway stage of the campaign, putting them in prime position to put together a title challenge. However, the desire to add quality in depth is still there, given how huge the remaining few games will be to the season as a whole.
"We knew the importance of getting players early in the summer and that is the same we want to do in January," Arteta said on deals back in late December. "This is idealistic. Sometimes it is not realistic. But obviously, if you ask my opinion, as quick as possible we want the players in to get settled.”
