Arsenal are only two weeks away from returning to Premier League action following the World Cup. While fans will be raring to get back to the Emirates Stadium, they will be wishing Gabriel Jesus was joining them.
The striker made one start and two substitute appearances for Brazil before he suffered a knee injury in their final group stage clash with Cameroon. Jesus was forced to undergo surgery and now faces a number of months on the sidelines - leaving Arsenal rather short up top.
The Gunners have since been linked with a number of attackers as they look to bolster their squad depth, while they also remain interested in stars all over the pitch ahead of the January transfer window. Mikel Arteta will be eager for his squad to be as strong as possible as they look to avoid losing their lead at the top of the Premier League table in the second half of the campaign.
Ahead of the window opening in three weeks’ time, we take a look at some of the best players from this winter’s World Cup that Arsenal could target.
1. Cody Gakpo
Gakpo has been one of the best players at the World Cup, scoring three goals in five games. The Dutchman was reportedly incredibly close to Leeds United in the summer but looks likely to earn himself a big money move elsewhere next.
2. Yassine Bounou
Bono has been exceptional for Morocco in Qatar and played a huge part in keeping out the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes at the weekend. Real Madrid are said to be among the clubs monitoring the Sevilla goalkeeper.
3. Enzo Fernandez
Fernandez has broken onto the scene during the Qatar World Cup and reports have claimed Liverpool have reached a pre-agreement to sign the Argentina starlet.
4. Dominik Livakovic
Livakovic has been exceptional for Croatia in the World Cup, conceding only three goals in five matches and helping them to two penalty shoot-out victories.