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Arsenal could be in the market to strengthen two positions in the January transfer window, but a centre-back may be a priority.

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Arsenal may be looking to sign a central defender and a striker in the January transfer window to strengthen their squad. Despite having options in attack, Mikel Arteta wants top-level players in all positions, including a striker capable of scoring more than 20 goals. Arteta might also be interested in signing a midfielder, potentially targeting Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz as a replacement for Thomas Partey.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could be looking to bring in reinforcements when the January transfer window opens for business, and journalist Dean Jones has provided an internal update to GIVEMESPORT on their potential pursuit of a defender and a striker.

The Gunners will be pushing to win the Premier League title this season after an impressive start to the campaign. The sides around them who are also competing for the top spot will undoubtedly be looking to bring in new additions in the winter, so Arsenal won't want to be left behind their rivals.

There has been plenty of talk of Arteta and his recruitment team looking to sign a top-level striker due to the lack of goals that Gabriel Jesus is producing, but Arsenal do have enough options in attack. The Spanish manager could be hoping to add more depth throughout his squad in other positions, with a central defender as one of their targets.

Arsenal could be busy in January

Looking at Arsenal's current options in defence, signing a centre-back might not seem like an immediate priority due to the options they have. However, as we saw when Arteta acquired David Raya from Brentford during the summer transfer window, the Arsenal boss wants top-level players not only in his starting XI, but throughout his squad. Even if a current starter is performing at an adequate level, Arteta is always wanting more.