It’s official: Arsenal will be in the market in January to sign  a couple of players to strengthen their  squad as they prepare for the FA Cup, UEFA Champions knock out against Barcelona and the Barclays Premier League, which  they stand a very good chance of winning.

Manager Arsene Wenger  confirmed the club’s intention in an interview Wednesday.

He said the club will be active in the January transfer window as he wants to bolster his squad to compete in three competitions.

Normally coy on his transfer plans, Wenger confirmed on Wednesday that he has already been working towards securing new arrivals at the Emirates Stadium.

‘I’ll be busy, that’s for sure,’ Wenger said. ‘I am already busy and I said already one month ago, we are a bit short to deal with all the competitions we face, especially in midfield. We will be busy, yes.’