Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, is being urged to add new players to his team as the January transfer window draws near. The Gunners are now six points behind league leaders Liverpool, who also have a game in hand, after their 1-1 draw with Fulham in the London derby.

Piers Morgan, an Arsenal supporter and TV personality, has encouraged Arteta to make acquiring a new striker a top priority this winter. Jay Bothroyd, a former Arsenal prospect, has echoed this stance by advising the team to sign 27-year-old winger Ademola Lookman in the January transfer window.

Lookman’s recent performance in the UEFA Champions League greatly impressed Bothroyd. Bothroyd took to X (previously Twitter) to urge Arsenal to sign the gifted winger after the Atalanta star scored a spectacular goal in their 3-2 loss to Real Madrid.

Ademola Lookman Shines at Atalanta

After a patchy Premier League career, Ademola Lookman has settled into his role at Atalanta, putting up impressive displays. The Nigerian international has really thrived in Serie A, despite his mediocre time at Everton and loan stints with Fulham and Leicester City.

Lookman has already scored 11 goals and provided five assists in 18 games in all competitions this season, demonstrating his versatility by playing well as a center forward, left winger, and central attacking midfielder. This comes after an outstanding 2023–24 season in which he recorded 10 assists and 17 goals in 45 games.

Considering his current form, Lookman’s Premier League stats—11 goals and 7 assists in 96 games—may appear modest. But his rapid growth at Atalanta and versatility in a variety of offensive positions demonstrate his increasing potential and worth on the field.