Arsenal weigh right-back strain and January attack plans
Arsenal are reportedly weighing January moves for Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi and Brentford's Kevin Schade to strengthen their attack.
Arsenal are monitoring Sturm Graz midfielder Luca Weinhandl, 17, with scouts watching the Austrian talent. Early contacts have taken place and a £20m deal is possible.
Arsenal have signed 16-year-old Liverpool striker Vincent Joseph for their academy and are monitoring Rio Ngumoha, though Liverpool are moving to secure his future.
Ben White's groin injury and Jurrien Timber's return have left Arsenal managing a right-back dilemma, with Arteta's demanding full-back role increasing the physical strain.
Liverpool are set to block any January approach from Arsenal for Rio Ngumoha, despite contract uncertainty around the 18-year-old winger.
Arsenal remain interested in Julian Alvarez, and a report suggests Noni Madueke could be used in a swap-style deal with Atletico Madrid, with cash needed to bridge the gap.
JJ Gabriel wants to leave Manchester United, with Arsenal's pathway for youngsters, highlighted by Max Dowman, cited as a factor in the 15-year-old's thinking.
Arsenal's interest in Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi is 'very real', but a January move would require a £100m fee after his 13-goal debut season.
Five Arsenal players are in Thomas Tuchel's England squad - Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Eberechi Eze and Ezri Konsa. Noni Madueke misses out, while Lewis-Skelly earns a senior recall.
Real Madrid have reportedly contacted Martin Zubimendi's camp over a January move. The Arsenal midfielder is said to be unhappy with limited minutes and could seek an exit.
Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Roma forward Donyell Malen after his strong Serie A start under Gian Piero Gasperini, though several Premier League clubs are also tracking him.
Viktor Gyokeres has played little this season, but his 21 goals last term and impact in big moments suggest Arsenal should keep faith with the striker.
Arsenal are viewed as hard to stop ahead of Brighton, with only an 'unprecedented injury crisis' seen as a threat after seven wins from seven.
Arsenal are reportedly keen on Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel, but face competition from Manchester City and Barcelona for the 15-year-old forward.
Arteta could use Fabian Hurzeler's past criticism of Arsenal's game management to fire up his players before Saturday's trip to Brighton.
