Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta anticipates a "big" summer of spending to take "the next step" in their hunt for silverware. The Gunners' transfer business has been a topic of conversation for the past few campaigns,
Arteta's statement about the need for a 'big' summer transfer window encapsulates the urgency within the club’s hierarchy. Following the disappointing campaign, Arsenal's owner has expressed hope for significant reinforcements.
Gabriel’s withdrawal comes on the same night that Arsenal expect to welcome a marquee star back from the sidelines, with Bukayo Saka returning to the fold after a three-month layoff. Saka started on the bench against Fulham but came on as a substitute to score the decisive goal on the night.
Gabriel Magalhaes was substituted early in first half of Premier League match against Fulham; Jurrien Timber was also forced off against Fulham, while Ben White and Riccardo Calafiori also missed the game;
On Monday, Arteta confirmed Bukayo Saka, who has not played for Arsenal since before Christmas, is fit to return to face Fulham. The immediate reaction from fans has been first excitement and relief. Saka has been an enormous miss for the Gunners for the past few months. He will surely receive a rapturous welcome back should he play.
Arsenal face a potential injury crisis in defense ahead of their Champions League showdown with Real Madrid after Gabriel Magalhães and Jurriën Timber picked up injuries in Tuesday's Premier League win over Fulham.
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka is "ready to go" after missing three months with injury.
THIS summer transfer window for Arsenal has been five years in the making. And according to boss Mikel Arteta, it is going to be a “big one”. Taking over in December 2019, Arteta muddled his way