Arsenal striker following Rasmus Hojlund pathway in a 'wonderful shop window' amid Gunners hope
All the focus of Arsenal’s summer appears to be on the acquisition of a new striker. But Mikel Arteta has often wanted to look within for solutions to problems his squad might have. I remember speaking to the Arsenal manager about the potential pathway back for Charlie Patino, to which he provided such an answer.
«There is always a pathway to get back and when we make decisions on those players it is always to keep an eye on them and see if we can evolve the squad in a way, and the first thing that we do is look internally,» he replied. With no clear candidate in the centre-forward position in the summer, could the Spaniard again look within for a temporary to long-term solution?
Mika Biereth is currently away from the club on his third loan spell in two years. The Danish youth international spent the first half of the season on loan in the Scottish Premiership with Motherwell where he scored six goals and secured five assists in.
He was recalled in January to the frustration of manager Stuart Kettlewell. The Motherwell boss went on record to talk glowingly of Biereth and of his disappointment at the decision taken by Arsenal who agreed on the recall clause upon the deal being done in the summer.
«This is hugely disappointing and a decision that is completely out of our hands,» said Kettlewell. «Mika has made a huge impact in his time here and has been well-loved by the supporters. Despite this news, his loan has been a major success for the player.»
He was immediately loaned back out to Austrian side Sturm Graz where the Gunners have an already established relationship following last season’s loan of Arthur Okonkwo. The 21-year-old hit the ground running scoring in a friendly during the winter break before continuing his
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