Mikel Arteta says Arsenal remain “very alert” during the January transfer window after Ethan Nwaneri became the latest player hit by injury. Nwaneri picked up a muscle injury during Arsenal’s draw with Brighton on Saturday and is set to be out for a few weeks.

Mikel Arteta has delivered a telling verdict on Arsenal ’s No.1 transfer target Alexander Isak ahead of tonight’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Newcastle. The Gunners are desperate to make attacking signings during the January transfer window, especially in light of the serious hamstring injury sustained by Bukayo Saka.