The January transfer window is shaping up to be one of the most interesting and vital periods in Arsenal’s modern history. The opportunity of a title challenge that has opened up since going five points clear at the top of the Premier League is not something the Gunners can let go to waste.
The transfer window has provided Arsenal the chance to reinforce their squad and plans were in place to target both a midfielder and wide player this winter football.london understands. However, an injury to Gabriel Jesus has drastically changed the complexion of the window.
Eddie Nketiah is now the only natural senior attacking option to call upon for Mikel Arteta. There are other players who have some experience of playing centrally and have been backed by the Spaniard to provide cover, such as Gabriel Martinelli, Emile Smith Rowe and Fabio Vieira.
