Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino and Ben White latest news and return dates - Fixtures continue to come thick and fast as Arsenal battle fresh problems

Our Arsenal writers examine the problems up front, concerns over transfer strategy, injury issues and the atmosphere among the fanbase

Dan: Forget Bukayo Saka's and Gabriel Jesus' injuries. I think White's injury has caused us more problems. Since he got injured, our defensive record has been quite poor compared to this time last season. Not only that, but he added so much more to our attack that I haven't seen from Jurrien Timber.

Mikel Arteta insists Myles Lewis-Skelly will continue to play at left-back amid calls for the Arsenal youngster to return to his natural midfield position. Lewis-Skelly is enjoying a breakthrough season at the Emirates after making his debut in the 2-2 draw at Manchester City last September.

Oleksandr Zinchenko is attracting interest from Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal are open to offers for the versatile player in the January transfer window. The 28-year-old joined the Gunners from Manchester City in 2022 and was quickly a regular in the first-team, mainly playing at left-back.

Mikel Arteta has made it clear he wants to bring in some new faces before the transfer deadline on February 3, with RB Leipzig star Sesko reportedly their top target. But cheaper moves for strikers such as Evan Ferguson or Matheus Cunha cannot be ruled out.

Arsenal have been patient in the transfer window, to great effect, but in a title fight with a depleted squad, should they dive into the January market?

Football Insider has been told by Keith Wyness that he expects Arsenal to work right up to the 3 February deadline to complete a new signing.

MIKEL ARTETA is consulting his Arsenal stars on which striker to sign before the transfer window slams shut. Arsenal are desperately looking for extra firepower in the January window with injuries

Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal in wonderkid talks, Sesko latest, Man Utd’s Garnacho to Chelsea update - The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe

Martin Odegaard was under the spotlight as the Arsenal captain was asked about their transfer plans for January.