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.

Mathys Tel has already told Mikel Arteta exactly where he wants to play ahead of a potential transfer to Arsenal. The 19-year-old forward faces an uncertain future at Bayern Munich, having failed to force himself into Vincent Kompany's side.