Mikel Arteta tells Bukayo Saka to go on holiday during injury absence - The 23-year-old England international has been ruled out until at least March following surgery on the muscle tear.
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 have struggled to get their two most creative influences - Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard - on the pitch at the same time this season. The talismanic duo have featured alongside one another in just 14 of the Gunners' 31 matches in all competitions,
Manchester United want Rayan Ait-Nouri and Matheus Cunha, Arsenal target Benjamin Sesko, Dele Alli nears Como move, and Barcelona's Ansu Fati may leave on loan.
Arsenal may enter the market for a new forward in the January transfer window as they look to maintain their Premier League title challenge.
The Gunners face Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semifinals but their hopes of winning silverware are hampered by the absence of star forward Saka.
Mikel Arteta has spoken about the importance of “adapting” in a “difficult” January window after Arsenal lost Gabriel Jesus to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury this week. The 27-year-old Brazil forward suffered the injury to his left knee in Arsenal’s FA Cup exit to Manchester United,
Arsenal host Manchester United in the third round of the FA Cup in the highlight fixture of this weekend's cup games.
Mikel Arteta has been sent back to the drawing board as he looks to strengthen his Arsenal frontline this month
Sunday's third-round FA Cup tie against United feels more important after Tuesday's defeat by Newcastle. But who should Mikel Arteta pick?
It has been claimed that this summer could see shock Newcastle United summer moves for Bukayo Saka and William Saliba. Saka of course injured at the minute but should be fit enough to make a move once we get to the summer transfer window.
The January window has entered its final two weeks and the push for new signings is only strengthening. Arsenal are reportedly readying a bid for Benjamin Sesko after reigniting their interest, though RB Leipzig are demanding big bucks. Nico Williams, Dusan Vlahovic and Bryan Mbeumo have all also been linked.