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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta should get rid of two seasoned professionals to create funds for Newcastle ace Alexander Isak, according to club legend Alan Smith

Mikel Arteta believes the new format of the UEFA Champions League has affected clubs’ transfer activity in January.The Gunners’ 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb leaves them third in the new league

Mikel Arteta has been criticised for his tendency to bring on a defender whenever Arsenal have gone down to 10 men this season, and the Gunners boss did the same against Wolves

Lille forward Jonathan David is a name that will not go away although there has been no confirmation from either club that a deal is imminent. David is out of contract at the end of the season, but such is Arsenal’s need they may yet offer a sum to prise him away.

Mikel Arteta believes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard are full of confidence again and ready to spark Arsenal ’s attack into life. The pair have endured difficult seasons, but both have begun to find form over the past 10 days.

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.

Skelly's controversial red card in Saturday's 1-0 win away at Wolverhampton Wanderers left manager Mikel Arteta \"fuming\" while television pundits reacted with shock and surprise at referee Michael Oliver's decision.

Premier League clubs have just one week to do any late business before the January transfer window shuts - and the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United are expected to be busy

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Arsenal are desperately looking to add a striker to Mikel Arteta’s ranks before the transfer window slams shut, but they aren’t being helped by former sporting director Edu Gaspar. Gabriel Jesus is out for the season with an ACL injury, meaning Mikel Arteta has just Kai Havertz as a senior option to call upon up front.