Arsenal 's manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that the club is "actively looking" to sign a new striker in the ongoing January transfer window. The decision comes after the team lost key players Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus to long-term injuries.

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

Skelly’s knee injury is “nothing serious” and a late call will be made for his availability against Wolverhampton Wanderers this weekend, Mikel Arteta has said. Lewis-Skelly picked up the injury during Arsenal’s 2-2 draw against Aston Villa on January 17 but played the entire match.

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.