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 boss Mikel Arteta has said Bukayo Saka should take time off while he recovers from a hamstring injury, urging the winger to take some time to "refresh.

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka appears to be making progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury, walking without crutches before Saturday’s game against Aston Villa. Photo by Julian Finney/ Arsenal fans were pleased to see Bukayo Saka in attendance for the north London derby earlier this week,