Arsenal January transfer window priority 'revealed' as Mikel Arteta eyes Premier League title

Arsenal could be on the hunt for a new full-back in the January transfer window, according to a recent claim from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. It comes as the Gunners continue to look out for potential opportunities in the market that could help their chances in the Premier League title race.

The north London outfit are on the back of back-to-back defeats in the division, which has seen them slip from first to fourth by the time the new year rolled around. Mikel Arteta's team are firmly in the race for the title still though, with the competition wide open at this stage.

It means the January window could provide an important milestone for all clubs involved, due to the possibility of strengthening to confirm a push over the finish line. Arteta appeared to shut down any conversation surrounding signings in the weeks that come though, which could leave the team without any new faces.

«All we have is the players we have, the players I love the most,» the Spaniard told the media about the transfer window and the business his team can conduct. «What we have to do is try to get better situations, more training, raise the confidence and that’s it. They’ve done it.»

That's not to say the club won't be looking out for opportunities where they might appear in the coming weeks, but it's unlikely they will spend big after a summer with £200million spent. football.london understands that Arsenal are surveying the loan market for potential options to bolster the squad.

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That may leave fewer options available, especially if there were hopes that a centre-forward may be making their way