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 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 are in the market for a new striker this month with Gabriel Jesus ruled out for the rest of the season.

Mikel Arteta said on Friday he is consulting his Arsenal players over new signings as the club scramble to bring in a striker before the January transfer window closes.

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.

Arsenal transfer target Sverre Nypan is reportedly negotiating a move to not only the Emirates Stadium but Manchester City too as the Football Manager prodigy flies in for talks on Friday. Last week it was reported that both the Gunners and their Premier League title rivals were leading the race to sign Rosenborg prodigy Nypan.

Arsenal are on the hunt for a striker to improve their squad and Mikel Arteta has opened up on their search as he wants to sign 'the right player'.

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Arsenal are hoping to bring in a striker before the end of the January transfer window with the Gunners yet to make any additions this month