Arsenal are in the market for a new striker in the January transfer window as they look to close the gap to Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.

Mikel Arteta has said that Arsenal are “actively” looking to identify targets in the January transfer window as he admits the side “ideally need some help”. The Arsenal manager said his opinion on the situation was “clear” after losing Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus to hamstring and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.

Arsenal legend Robert Pires believes the club need to sign a ‘real striker’ during the January transfer window, naming Victor Osimhen his top target. Mikel Arteta has made no secret of his desire to bring in another forward option with Bukayo Saka currently sidelined and Gabriel Jesus missing the rest of the season with an ACL injury.

After the injuries of key players Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta addressed the transfer options for January.

Mikel Arteta is eager for Arsenal to strengthen their squad before the January transfer window closes - even if they cannot sign a new striker. Arteta has stressed the need for the Gunners to add an attacker after Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus suffered injuries.

Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has warned Mikel Arteta against signing £65m target Matheus Cunha. The Gunners have been heavily linked with a move for the Brazilian as they look to bolster Arteta’s attacking options before the transfer deadline.

With days of the January transfer window left, Arsenal fans will be hoping their side can get at least one forward through the door, particularly considering their recent goalscoring struggles