Mikel Arteta delivers honest verdict on Liverpool after Alexander Isak signing
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Image Credits: Imago ImagesLiverpool broke their transfer record twice this summer.
First with the signing of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal that could rise to £116million, before adding Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for £125million on deadline day.
In total, the Reds spent more than £400million on new signings – almost £200million more than Arsenal, who themselves brought in eight new players.
Despite the heavy outlay, Liverpool’s net spend stood at £218million, compared to the Gunners’ £257million, thanks to player sales generating over £200million.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta fears that the Reds may now have the strongest squad in the Premier League following the signing of Alexander Isak.
Arsenal, who finished 10 points behind Liverpool last season, will host Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday lunchtime.
However, they will once again be without Bukayo Saka, who remains sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained in the 5-0 victory over Leeds on August 23.
When asked how Isak’s arrival at Anfield could influence the title race, Arteta said: “They are the strongest for sure.
“They have recruited the two most decisive players that were in Europe in the market [Isak and Wirtz], and they did really well to do that.
“They were very, very strong, and we need to look at ourselves and what we have to do in terms of our abilities to be better than them.”
He added: “It is not about Liverpool but the league in general and how difficult it will be with the level that it is to be so consistent and win the amount of matches you need to earn the right to win the title.
“That is going to be a really long run for all of us.”
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