Mikel Arteta has said that Arsenal are "very alert" in the January transfer market after the London club suffered a fresh injury blow with Ethan Nwaneri out for a "few weeks."

Mikel Arteta says he cannot remember a run of injuries like the one Arsenal are trying to navigate now. The Gunners have been battling fitness issues all season and they lost captain Martin Odegaard for two months back in September after he injured his ankle playing for Norway.

Ethan Nwaneri looks set to miss several huge Arsenal games including the north London derby, as Mikel Arteta gave an injury update on the player. Arteta has turned to the wonderkid more often in recent weeks with the Gunners struggling with injuries, particularly in attacking positions.