Mikel Arteta has refused to rule out potential transfer arrivals in January but has cautioned that the mid-season winter market is “very tricky” to navigate.

Arsenal could look to bring in a new attacker with Bukayo Saka facing more than two months on the sidelines due to his hamstring injury. Meanwhile, central strikers Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus have only managed to register a combined nine Premier League goals after 18 matches.

Friday’s 1-0 over Ipswich Town saw the Gunners move up to second in the table but they still remain six points behind leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand. Arsenal recorded a net spend of just £17million over the summer, so there may be scope for spending next month.

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Some supporters wish to see a new centre forward through the door at some stage in 2025, with the likes of Newcastle United star Alexander Isak linked - although the recent injuries to Saka and Chelsea loanee Raheem Sterling may force chiefs to look at right wing options in January.

Speaking to club media on Saturday, Arteta left the door open for potential acquisitions in the new year. However, he could make no guarantees while passing comment on his current options.

“Let’s see how we get there, hopefully the squad is going to be in a much healthier position than it is right now, but who knows?” Arteta mused.

“We are prepared if we need to do something, we’re capable of doing something, but then that transfer window is very tricky and difficult to control. The opportunities are very limited but we’ll be there.”

It is unclear what specific transfer targets Arsenal have set out for January given the club are yet to hire a successor to former sporting director Edu, who unexpectedly left the Emirates Stadium in November.