Arsene Wenger admits there is nothing 'concrete' regarding any Arsenal signings, but bringing in a defender on loan is a 'likely scenario'.
Arsenal boss concedes there is nothing concrete regarding signings
Arsene Wenger admits there is nothing 'concrete' regarding any January signings for Arsenal, but acknowledged signing a defender on loan is a 'likely scenario'.
Arsenal's defensive options are currently limited and Wenger is without four recognised full-backs, with Kieran Gibbs, Andre Santos, Bacary Sagna and Carl Jenkinson sidelined.
Wenger has been forced to deploy centre-halves in the full-back positions in recent games, while midfielder Francis Coquelin played at left-back in Monday's defeat at Fulham.
The likes of Wayne Bridge and Taye Taiwo have been linked with moves to the Emirates Stadium during the transfer window as Wenger weighs up potential additions.
The Gunners boss appears keen to find a temporary solution to his defensive dilemma, but says nothing is currently in the pipeline.
Quiet
"At the moment nothing, we don't have a concrete case but we don't rule it out," Wenger told
Arsenal Player. "[A loan defender is] the likely scenario, yes.
"[I am expecting a] quiet [market]. Europe is depressed and there is not a lot of money available, only some clubs who have exceptional resources.
"Let's say that clubs who are not linked with the economic environment at the moment can buy!"
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