There has been a setback in Arsenal's January transfer window search for a new striker to expand their attacking options. According to reports, the North London club's first bid for Igor Jesus of Botafogo was turned down, which led to a lot of conjecture and analysis about their future plans. In an attempt to boost competitiveness and add depth to the squad, Mikel Arteta's staff has been searching for offensive reinforcements. It's evident that Arsenal's management views the signing of a new striker as essential to their hopes of winning the league, as expressed by a number of commentators, including Neville, who stated, "Arsenal MUST make a deal in January to win the league."
Even with Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz, Arteta is eager to add additional firepower to keep Arsenal competitive in every way.