
Arsenal are ready to bring in as many as five new first-team players as Mikel Arteta looks to close the gap on Manchester City.
The Gunners were humbled 3-0 at home against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium to effectively end their chances of winning a first title for 19 years at the weekend. Arteta's team now sit four points behind City, with the Premier League leaders holding a game in hand.