It may be some time still before the next transfer window opens but the reason it remains a discussion in the Arsenal community is because work remains to be done. The summer period closed with the Gunners trying to bring in another midfielder, but Aston Villa resisted the pursuit of Douglas Luiz.
Arsenal, therefore, have to deal with their squad as it is and with injuries occurring quickly even just six Premier League games into the new season, it looks like it will be a serious challenge. January remains just 11 league games away, although the match next weekend against Brentford will now definitely take place at a slightly earlier time.
Opportunities in the winter window are plentiful, but getting the perfect player is often a rare occurrence. Arsenal have dabbled in the January market before but there are few success stories.
