Arsenal return to action on Monday night against Oxford United in the third round of the FA Cup, meaning they have had a rare weekend without a fixture.
Work has been continuing behind the scenes, however, as Mikel Arteta and Edu accelerate their plans for the January transfer window. Mykhaylo Mudryk remains strongly linked with a move to north London this month, although bitter London rivals Chelsea have also entered the race for the Ukraine international.
Meanwhile, Gunners target Danilo is the subject of a formal transfer offer from an unnamed club as interest grows in the Palmeiras midfielder. Here are the latest transfer stories coming out of Emirates Stadium.