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 confirm serious Gabriel Jesus knee injury as transfer pressure builds - Gunners are increasingly short of options in attack as season falters

Gabriel Jesus' ACL injury leaves Arsenal scrambling for attacking reinforcements during the January transfer window but Premier League rivals Chelsea could get in the way

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.

Gabriel Jesus has suffered a serious knee injury which would force Arsenal to change up their transfer plans in the January window. On Sunday afternoon, the Brazilian forward was carried off on a stretcher following a collision with

Arsenal are working behind the scenes to sign a reinforcement up front in a bid to reignite their faltering title challenge. Mikel Arteta was handed a major blow when Gabriel Jesus sustained an ACL injury during Arsenal's FA Cup defeat to Manchester United - leaving the club with no other strikers available.

Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn has emplored Mikel Arteta to sign a new striker before the January transfer window closes. Injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka have further reduced the Gunners’ attacking options and a lack of firepower is undermining the north London club’s title aspirations.