Arsenal remain top of the Premier League table but have 2nd place Manchester City breathing down their necks. The Gunners drew 0-0 with Newcastle United last time out and their gap at the summit is now five points after 17 games.
They have a break from league football this weekend as the FA Cup takes centre stage and Mikel Arteta’s side take on League One side Oxford United away tomorrow. The draw for Round Four takes play this evening (Sunday) so they will know who lies in store for them if they can win at the Kassam Stadium.
Arsenal have a vacancy to fill in attack following Gabriel Jesus’ injury and have the chance to bring someone in before the January transfer window shuts at the end of the month. Here is a look at four players who the Gunners are likely to acquire this winter, and six who they probably won’t....
1. LIKELY: Joao Felix, Atletico Madrid
Arsenal have reportedly held talks with Atletico Madrid over a potential loan deal until the end of the season. | AFP via Getty Images
2. LIKELY: Mykhailo Mudryk, Shakhtar Donetsk
It is no secret that the Gunners are trying to lure the highly-rated Ukraine international to the Emirates Stadium to boost their attacking options. | AFP via Getty Images
3. LIKELY: Milan Skriniar, Inter Milan
It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Mikel Arteta bring in another defender to add more competition and depth to that department ahead of the second-half of the season. | Getty Images
4. LIKELY : Brais Mendez, Real Sociedad
He is being linked with the London club and seems a more likely arrival as opposed to other pricey names that have been mentioned. | Getty Images