Mikel Arteta has revealed he is consulting with his Arsenal squad over new signings as he underlined the need to bring in a forward before the January transfer window shuts. Arsenal are in the market for attacking reinforcements after Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus both picked up injuries.

Mikel Arteta has said his Arsenal players "recognise" the need for a new signing this month and he is talking to his squad about possible targets.

Mikel Arteta reiterated Friday that Arsenal are actively looking to sign a striker, admitting they "lack options" as the clock ticks down towards the end of the January transfer window.The transfer window shuts at 23:00 GMT on February 3.

With Arsenal experiencing a serious crisis in the forward line, it would come as something of a surprise to witness the Gunners pursue yet another midfield signing.

Arsenal are working hard to sign a marquee forward before January deadline day, with the Gunners prepared to make a significant push imminently.