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.
13. Yunus Musah
Arsenal have reportedly already had a bid rejected for Musah after his impressive World Cup with the US. The Valencia midfielder has a huge £86 million release clause in his contract. | Getty Images
14. Memphis Depay
The Dutchman could leave Barcelona for free in January after falling down the pecking order, with Arsenal, Man United and Tottenham all said to be interested in the 28-year-old. | Getty Images
15. Tyler Adams
The USA captain had a brilliant World Cup campaign and Leeds United now face competition to keep hold of him, despite only snapping up the 23-year-old from RB Leipzig in July. | Getty Images
16. Joao Felix
The Portugal forward looks set to leave Atletico Madrid in January and has been linked to the likes of Arsenal, Man United, Aston Villa, and Newcastle. | Getty Images