‘Arsenal to sack stubborn Mikel Arteta after transfer deadline’ – Fans erupt
Arsenal supporters have slammed Mikel Arteta for being “stubborn” after the club failed to sign any players in the January transfer window, amid calls for him to be sacked “immediately”.
The Gunners were linked with multiple targets throughout the window but ultimately made no additions to address their attacking struggles.
Despite a late approach for Ollie Watkins, Football Insider revealed that Arsenal plan to revive their interest in the 29-year-old this summer.
As deadline day progressed, fans eagerly awaited an update, but David Ornstein’s report dashed any hopes of a last-minute signing.
When asked during The Athletic’s Deadline Day live show whether Arsenal would be making any moves, he responded: “Not to our knowledge, no” before adding, “Mikel Arteta didn’t just want to bring a body in” on their pursuit of Mathys Tel who joined Tottenham.
The update left fans frustrated—not just with the club’s inactivity but also with Arteta’s reluctance to pursue reinforcements in the winter window.
Arsenal fans furious with transfer stance from Mikel Arteta
The North London club are left with just one fit striker in Kai Havertz after Gabriel Jesus suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury, ruling him out for the rest of the season.
Jesus’ injury sparked calls from fans for reinforcements, especially with Bukayo Saka also sidelined, leaving only Raheem Sterling and youngster Ethan Nwaneri to cover on the right flank.
When Nwaneri returned from injury, supporters feared that the club would refuse to sign an attacker, and their concerns were proven right.
Arsenal’s interest in Alexander Isak is no secret, with the Newcastle striker a summer priority. However, securing his signature would likely require a significant financial outlay—if the Magpies are even willing to negotiate.
The club may be holding off on major signings until the summer, explaining their lack of movement in this window. However, that strategy has left Arsenal fans frustrated.
One fan branded it “horrendous management from Arteta” while another warned that his “stubbornness will be his downfall” at the club.
In other news, Arsenal forward Kai Havertz took to social media to send a message to the fans after beating Man City.
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