Arsenal are hoping to conclude a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk star Mykhaylo Mudryk in the coming days after submitting a fresh transfer bid. The Gunners are hoping to sign a new attacker after Gabriel Jesus suffered a knee injury during the World Cup, keeping their £45million summer signing sidelined until February.
The returns of Emile Smith Rowe and Takehiro Tomiyasu will give Mikel Arteta more options to call upon heading into the second half of the season. The Spaniard remains keen on adding new faces to his squad as the north Londoners continue their Premier League title charge.
Arsenal have extended their gap at the top of the table to seven points with wins against West Ham and Brighton, after reigning champions Manchester City dropped points against Everton. Sporting director Edu Gaspar is looking to reinforce Arteta's squad with new signings in the January transfer window with a few key positions on the agenda to strengthen.
