Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta should get rid of two seasoned professionals to create funds for Newcastle ace Alexander Isak, according to club legend Alan Smith

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.

Mikel Arteta admits Gabriel Jesus’ injury increases the need for Arsenal to make signings this month. The forward will be out for the season after suffering an ACL injury in Arsenal’s FA Cup exit to Manchester United on Sunday. Jesus has been one of the Gunners’ most prolific players in recent weeks, with six goals in the last seven games.