Arsenal: Arteta admits team will miss Ozil's quality
Arsenal may have a key advantage in the race to sign Real Madrid star Martin Odegaard on loan. Reports on Wednesday claimed Arsenal have made contact regarding a move for the Norway international. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is keen on bringing in an attacking midfielder in the January transfer window.
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Arsenal are looking to bolster their attacking midfield options despite the emergence of Emile Smith Rowe.
Smith Rowe has helped Arsenal win four of their last five Premier League matches.
Former Arsenal right-back Lauren believes Smith Rowe cannot burden the responsibility of being the only recognised No 10 in the squad at the age of 20.
Lauren reckons both Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka need to be given time before relying on them as key members of their squad.
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“Arsenal need to give [Smith Rowe] time to develop," Lauren told GentingBet.
“When youngsters pop up in the first team, they need people around them to help them improve.
“Arsenal can’t put all the responsibility on Emile Rowe Smith or Saka because their level might drop over the season – they have just started and they are too young to have all the responsibility.
“They need top players around them to reach their potential.”