The clock ticks ever closer to the end of the transfer window and Arsenal have business still to complete. The pressure of time was on Edu and Mikel Arteta but now the added expectation of replacing injured assets has only emphasised the team’s needs.
Mohamed Elneny injured his hamstring during the match with Fulham and is expected to undergo a scan to understand the extent of the problem, football.london understands. The result is expected to affect Arsenal's transfer plans but no rushed decision will be made.
Prior to this news, the priority position that was being explored was the wide forward role. Pedro Neto of Wolves had been reported by The Athletic to be the club’s primary target. However, the deal is unlikely to take place due to the excessive transfer fee being asked for him.
