Mikel Arteta has said that Arsenal are "very alert" in the January transfer market after the London club suffered a fresh injury blow with Ethan Nwaneri out for a "few weeks."

With injuries mounting, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the club will be "alert" to possible opportunities in the January window.

Arsenal goalscorer Ethan Nwaneri was substituted at half-time against Brighton & Hove Albion because of a muscular injury, Mikel Arteta has said. The 17-year-old opened the scoring for Arsenal in the first half with a composed finish but Brighton secured a 1-1 draw thanks to Joao Pedro’s penalty,

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has given a concerning update on Ethan Nwaneri following the 17-year-old’s half-time withdrawal against Brighton & Hove Albion at the weekend. Nwaneri had stepped into the void left by Bukayo Saka’s absence while he recovers from successful hamstring surgery.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed that youngster Ethan Nwaneri will be out for “a few weeks”.The 17-year-old scored in the 1-1 draw with Brighton on Saturday before being substituted at

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing in-form Brentford midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard as they search for an adequate back-up to Martin Odegaard. The Denmark international endured a slow start to life in the Premier League,

Arsenal have reportedly seen their opening bid to sign Botafogo forward Igor Jesus turned down by the Brazilian outfit.

Arsenal’s season continues to be disrupted by injuries and illnesses, with the team struggling to maintain consistency in their squad. Fitness problems have plagued the Gunners, leaving them little room to breathe as they push to stay competitive.