Mikel Arteta was questioned about whether the Gunners would send Raheem Sterling back to Chelsea because he hasn’t performed well in an Arsenal shirt thus far.
Details In order to get another domestic loan this month, Mikel Arteta has disclosed that Arsenal is “not thinking” of sending Raheem Sterling back to Chelsea. Since going on loan to the Gunners in August, 30-year-old Sterling has had difficulties. The former Manchester City and Liverpool player has made 15 appearances this season across all competitions, scoring just one goal and dishing out two assists. He has only played 633 minutes of first-team football and started seven games.
There have been rumors that Sterling might be moved back to Chelsea because of his rough start at the Emirates Stadium. With the addition of second-choice goalkeeper Neto, who came from Bournemouth to support David Raya, the Gunners now occupied both of their domestic loan berths.
The Gunners would have room to consider recruiting another player on loan from an English club in January if Sterling or Neto were sent back. Before his team’s Premier League trip to Wolves on Saturday, Arteta was asked that issue, and the Arsenal manager gave his opinion.
When questioned about the possibility of either Sterling or Neto leaving Arsenal, Arteta said, “We’re not thinking about that.” In other news, Borussia Dortmund is considering acquiring Oleksandr Zinchenko in January. According to The Telegraph, the Ukrainian international is anticipated to depart the Gunners before the end of the transfer window, and the German club is prepared to make their move to sign him.
Regarding incomings, Arteta has not ruled out the possibility of the Gunners adding a first-team player this month. With Kai Havertz failing for consistent form this season and Gabriel Jesus sidelined for the season, a new forward seems to be at the top of their shopping list. “Have I ever said no to a striker?” Arteta went on. “It’s obvious that we lack options and goals up front after losing two crucial players in Jesus and Saka. “If we can get the right player, that’s what we’re actively looking at.”
