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 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.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says the club have identified attacking transfer options, while Benjamin Sesko linked with a move to Emirates Stadium; Seskos contract doesnt have a release clause although there is an agreement for summer

Arsenal target Benjamin Sesko is one of the hottest strikers on the market at the moment, though his prospective move to the Emirates Stadium is under threat thanks to West Ham and Celtic

Arsenal have been warned that RB Leipzig have no plans to sell Benjamin Sesko before the January transfer window slams shut. Sesko is a long-term target of Arsenal, who are in the market for a forward this month after injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.