Mikel Arteta 'expects' Arsenal to sign a creative midfielder this January, according to reports. The claim emerges just days after Arteta played down Arsenal needing to bring in new recruits this month as his "main signing" Thomas Partey is on the verge of a return. "We are in January and I think he's played two and a half games.
That's all and he was our main signing. We've been missing him," said Arteta. "He brings something different to the team, he's a player with an enormous talent. "But as well someone that can transform the team the way we want.
It's great if we can have him, keep him healthy and I think he will contribute in a really positive way." Arsenal were originally linked with Real Madrid midfielder Isco, but Emile Smith
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