Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta heaped praise on midfielder Ethan Nwaneri after the 17-year-old produced another fine performance to help his side secure a spot in the Champions League round of 16 with a victory at Girona.

Arsenal deals & transfers January 2025Arsenal conclude their Champions League league-phase campaign with a maiden trip to Girona on Wednesday, knowing a draw guarantees a spot in the competition’s

Arsenal travel to Girona in the final League Stage match of the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners have all but made it into the round of 16 and can secure their passage with a draw in what will be the first competitive meeting between the two clubs.

Mikel Arteta has said that Arsenal are “actively” looking to identify targets in the January transfer window as he admits the side “ideally need some help”. The Arsenal manager said his opinion on the situation was “clear” after losing Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus to hamstring and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.

Mikel Arteta is eager for Arsenal to strengthen their squad before the January transfer window closes - even if they cannot sign a new striker. Arteta has stressed the need for the Gunners to add an attacker after Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus suffered injuries.

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