Arsenal: Arteta believes team have 'taken handbrake off'
Arsenal are eyeing a move for Norwich City star Emiliano Buendia in the January transfer window. The Gunners are reportedly eyeing a cash-plus-player deal for the Argentinian which could see Joe Willock or Reiss Nelson head in the opposite direction.
Buendia caught the eye for Norwich last season despite their relegation from the Premier League and has continued his fine form in the Championship next season.
But whilst he would likely be keen on a move to Arsenal, he would have a limited choice of potential shirt numbers at his disposal.
Aside from the No.4 shirt, there are no numbers from 1-10 currently available but he could opt to take the vacant No 11 shirt last worn by Lucas Torreira.
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Transfer chief Edu has made it clear the Gunners will target a creative midfielder in the January transfer window.
“It’s quite clear what we need,” the Brazilian said at a fans’ forum last month.
“We need a player with creativity in the middle, we don’t have that in the squad right now.”
The emergence of Emile Smith Rowe has lessened the urgency to act, although a move for reinforcements remains likely as Arsenal look to continue climbing the table.
Arteta has been impressed by the youngster, however, and views a bright future in his side.
Willock or Nelson could be included in a deal (Image: Getty)