Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says the club are "actively looking" to sign a striker in the January transfer window.

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 need to strengthen their frontline with Brazilian Gabriel Jesus and England international Bukayo Saka both sidelined, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday ahead of a Premier League meeting with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

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.

Mikel Arteta said Friday he is consulting his Arsenal players over new signings as the club scramble to bring in a striker before the January transfer window closes.The Spaniard said he consults his players on potential signings as they are often able to give him valuable information that builds on computer data.

Mikel Arteta reiterated Friday that Arsenal are actively looking to sign a striker, admitting they "lack options" as the clock ticks down towards the end of the January transfer window.

Arsenal are on the hunt for a striker to improve their squad and Mikel Arteta has opened up on their search as he wants to sign 'the right player'.