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.

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 reveals he has asked Arsenal squad which striker to sign - Injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka have left the club on the hunt for a new forward

Mikel Arteta admits Gabriel Jesus’ injury increases the need for Arsenal to make signings this month. The forward will be out for the season after suffering an ACL injury in Arsenal’s FA Cup exit to Manchester United on Sunday. Jesus has been one of the Gunners’ most prolific players in recent weeks, with six goals in the last seven games.

Arsenal are working behind the scenes to sign a reinforcement up front in a bid to reignite their faltering title challenge. Mikel Arteta was handed a major blow when Gabriel Jesus sustained an ACL injury during Arsenal's FA Cup defeat to Manchester United - leaving the club with no other strikers available.

Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn has emplored Mikel Arteta to sign a new striker before the January transfer window closes. Injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka have further reduced the Gunners’ attacking options and a lack of firepower is undermining the north London club’s title aspirations.