Although the World Cup will no doubt provide Mikel Arteta and technical director Edu with the perfect chance to monitor potential transfer targets ahead of January, they will also have the opportunity to watch one of them up close this evening.
Arsenal take on Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium as the Gunners’ Carabao Cup campaign gets underway, but long-term target Leandro Trossard will be looking to cause an upset in north London just as he did last season.
The Belgian international finds himself in fine form once again, scoring seven goals and providing three assists across 13 Premier League appearances during the current campaign so far.