Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is set to face the press at London Colney ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Aston Villa

Mikel Arteta wants to bolster his frontline in the January transfer window following injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka

Arsenal are keen to bring that decision forward - and it could have a huge impact on Newcastle. The Gunners head to Tyneside on February 5 for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. Eddie Howe's men hold a 2-0 lead over Arsenal, and will be confident of of securing a place at Wembley against either Tottenham or Liverpool.

Mikel Arteta has said that the club have "very clear ideas" on who they want to sign during the January transfer window as they struggle with an influx of injuries.

Latest Arsenal transfer news with the future of Benjamin Sesko at RB Leizpig a hot topic this January at Emirates Stadium

Benjamin Sesko 's agent has stoked reports of Arsenal interest in the striker during the January transfer window. Arsenal are on the hunt for a new striker following Gabriel Jesus 's ACL injury, which is set to sideline him into next season.

Mikel Arteta has told the Arsenal board – several times now – that he wants to sign an attacker in the January transfer window

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta finally announced the club's plan to bolster the striking force through a January transfer, due to a string of injuries that have befallen the attacking players. Gabriel Jesus suffered an ACL injury,

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal are looking to sign a new striker in the January transfer window after being quizzed on the club's plans by Rio Ferdinand

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has urged Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta to sign former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema on loan this January transfer window. Arteta is facing fresh calls to sign a new striker for the Gunners this month.