Arsenal host Tottenham in a must-win north London derby at The Emirates, but Mikel Arteta is now without the services of Gabriel Jesus following his serious knee injury

Mikel Arteta has said that Arsenal are “actively” looking to identify targets in the January transfer window as he admits the side “ideally need some help”. The Arsenal manager said his opinion on the situation was “clear” after losing Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus to hamstring and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.

While Ferguson's injury record and scoring return this season is not ideal, he could help solve the glaring issue of a new No.9 in the Arsenal squad. Ferguson scored 10 goals in 25 appearances during his breakthrough 2022/23 season but has since not hit those heights, having netted once in 14 matches this campaign.

Arsenal 's manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that the club is "actively looking" to sign a new striker in the ongoing January transfer window. The decision comes after the team lost key players Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus to long-term injuries.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has defended his £32m signing Mikel Merino following criticism from Jamie Carragher. Merino signed a four-year deal with the Gunners after completing a big-money move from La Liga side Real Sociedad last summer.

Arsenal return to Champions League action this week with the Gunners in a commanding position to qualify for the last-16