Arsenal 'target' makes transfer decision amid Gabriel Jesus injury update

Arsenal are now turning their attention to Wednesday night’s North London derby with Tottenham after a bruising FA Cup defeat to Manchester United. The Gunners were taken to penalties by the Red Devils, ultimately losing on penalties.

Attention now turns back to the Premier League, and Mikel Arteta will surely spend time this week searching for targets as injury issues pile up. Here we round up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding the Emirates Stadium.

Jesus latest

Gabriel Jesus will undergo scans on his injured knee on Monday to assess what damage has been done. The Brazilian had to be stretchered off during Arsenal’s penalty shootout defeat to Manchester United.

Arteta said after the game: “Big worry. That's my feeling. He had to come off on a stretcher with a lot of pain. Touching his knee, it’s not looking good.” Jesus appeared to suffer a serious knee injury, and it will be another big blow for the Gunners if they have lost another forward to injury.

Cunha blow

Arsenal are not likely to get their hands on Wolves star Matheus Cunha this month despite showing interest in the Brazilian. Konstantinos Lianos is reporting that Cunha has decided to stay with his current club this month as they continue their battle against relegation.

It follows reports that Cunha is close to penning a new contract with the Midlands club, one that will include a relegation release clause. If Wolves do survive, the new contract will surely make it difficult for Arsenal and others to strike a deal.

Arteta on signing needs

Arteta has again been asked whether Arsenal need another forward amid their scoring troubles. He said after the United game: “No, but I mean, we miss from various ways, from different plays. And I understand guys that, but I cannot love our players more. And I focus very much on the ones that we have to perform at the highest level. That's it. The rest is not in our hands, in my hands.”

He added when asked if it had been a damaging week for the Gunners: “I understand the point, but it's a remarkable week to understand what we did again today after what happened three days ago and what we did to two of the best teams in the moment right now. So this is what I take from the result. I understand that and it’s extremely disappointing but I cannot put my focus on that. I think it will be very, very, very unfair.”