Mikel Arteta has spoken about the importance of “adapting” in a “difficult” January window after Arsenal lost Gabriel Jesus to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury this week. The 27-year-old Brazil forward suffered the injury to his left knee in Arsenal’s FA Cup exit to Manchester United,

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.

Mikel Arteta revealed that Arsenal have identified potential attacking targets to sign in the January transfer window.

Arsenal could be forced into a bold January transfer raid after losing Gabriel Jesus for the remainder of the 2024/25 season. Jesus suffered an ACL injury in Arsenal's FA Cup exit at the hands of Manchester United with the Brazil international scoring six goals in his previous six appearances for the Gunners.

Mikel Arteta has said his Arsenal players "recognise" the need for a new signing this month and he is talking to his squad about possible targets.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta when quizzed on Arsenals striker search: Have I ever said no to a striker? We lost two very important players in Saka and Jesus. We lack goals and options in the front, its clear.

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 "cannot win the title" this season after Mikel Arteta prioritised signing Mikel Merino over a striker in the summer, according to Jamie Carragher.

If Arteta risks Havertz and the German gets injured, it would make the decision the worst of the season by a country mile. That cannot happen. Arsenal’s season will be over on all fronts if they lose Havertz. READ MORE: The big Kai Havertz stat which proves he is an unfair scapegoat at Arsenal

"The team is still coping with that but we have to do what is right for the club." Asked if Arsenal would need to sell some players to make room for incoming signings, Arteta said

Mikel Arteta can finally unleash Kai Havertz with £80m Arsenal January transfer READ MORE: Jhon Duran signs, Matheus Cunha deal, Evan Ferguson option - Next Arsenal transfer decided "It's clear that for the period that we have lost them,