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.

According to The Independent, the Gunners have joined Chelsea in the race to sign Tel, who sees his contract at the Allianz Arena expire in June 2029. The report states that the France Under-21 international was already on Arsenal's radar, but higher-ups were left 'surprised' when they heard that he's become available.