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 boss Mikel Arteta says the club are "actively looking" to sign a striker in the January transfer window.

Arsenal need to strengthen their frontline with Brazilian Gabriel Jesus and England international Bukayo Saka both sidelined, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday ahead of a Premier League meeting with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Arsenal are determined to land a 'marquee' new striker this month, with Mikel Arteta confirming that the hunt is underway.

Arsenal 's manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that the club is "actively looking" to sign a new striker in the ongoing January transfer window. The decision comes after the team lost key players Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus to long-term injuries.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admitted "we need help" in attacking areas after injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus, but refused to talk up the prospect of signing Wolves star Matheus Cunha.

"The team is still coping with that but we have to do what is right for the club." Asked if Arsenal would need to sell some players to make room for incoming signings, Arteta said

Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal do need to sign a goalscorer, after injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus