Arsenal's Mikel Arteta and managers across the globe are experiencing a first in a World Cup year and it could be beneficial for completing deals in the summer transfer window.
For the first time ever, football's biggest tournament will not be held in May, June or July as an announcement was made over a decade ago to move it to November and December later this year in order to combat the intense heat in Qatar during the summer months.
Whilst FIFA's decision to host the tournament in the winter instead of the summer will create havoc for Arsenal with regards to their fixture list at the start of next season, Arteta is in line to avoid a scenario that used to hamper Arsene Wenger's attempts to reinforce the squad during a World Cup year.
