Arsenal's January transfer window could be make or break for their Premier League title challenge, but Mikel Arteta has reiterated that his side will only enter the market if the right opportunities are available. It comes as the Gunners are still looking to fight on three fronts come the end of the campaign.
The north London outfit currently sit second in the top flight, but can return to the summit with a win over West Ham on Thursday evening. There's the Champions League to consider too after a place in the knockout rounds was confirmed, with FC Porto awaiting in the next phase.
The FA Cup kicks off for Arsenal in January too, with title rivals Liverpool standing in their way of beginning to dream about a possible treble-winning season. With so many games ahead, Arteta will likely have to make the full use of his squad to keep everyone fresh and performing to their fullest.
Injury issues, suspensions and international call-ups could all be possible obstacles to face though, with Jurrien Timber and Fabio Vieira two longer-term absentees. Injuries have plaguedTakehiro Tomiyasu and Thomas Partey too and while they are nearing a return, they could leave just as quickly as both may be called up for the Asian Cup and African Cup of Nations in the next month.
That has naturally seen plenty of links for possible incoming transfers over the January window to help bolster the options available, as well as potential exits. When asked about players leaving this winter, Arteta said: «Well at the moment, it is very difficult. We are really short.
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