Edu was promoted to sporting director at Arsenal, rewarded for his work in recruitment and overall success in reshaping the Gunners team with manager Mikel Arteta and his growing team of senior staff. The Brazilian faces potentially his biggest test since arriving at the club this winter.
Arsenal sit five points clear at the top of the Premier League table and know that so far injuries have been fairly kind. Despite losing Emile Smith Rowe and Mohamed Elneny for an extended period, the starting squad has seen them through until the World Cup.
The January window provides an opportunity to strengthen the team and ensure the side are prepared for the second-half push toward the title. However, there remains question marks over a number of young stars whose contracts remain in focus.
