Arsenal are only three weeks from being able to delve back into the transfer market after a brilliant first half of the Premier League campaign. The Gunners have been heavily linked with a number of strikers following Gabriel Jesus’ injury.
The Brazilian was forced to withdraw from the World Cup following their group stage clash with Cameroon, undergoing knee surgery that has left him sidelined for a number of months. Arsenal are now on the hunt for Jesus’ replacement as they look to maintain their place at the top of the table.
Elsewhere, they continue to look to strengthen the rest of their squad and have been linked with some top defenders and midfielders ahead of next month. With Arsenal seemingly ready to splash the cash, we take a look at how their starting XI could look after transfer deadline day...
5. Oleksandr Zinchenko
Zinchenko has struggled with a couple of injuries since his move from Arsenal but is likely to retain the left-back role in the new year, occasionally rotating with Kieran Tierney. | Getty Images
6. Granit Xhaka
After a rather inconsistent spell at Arsenal, Xhaka has had a sensational season so far and will be very important to their potential success for the rest of the campaign. | Getty Images
7. Youri Tielemans
The Belgian’s contract at Leicester City will expire at the end of the season so Arsenal could look to snap him up in a cut-price deal next month. | Getty Images
8. Martin Odegaard
The Norwegian was named Arsenal captain at the start of the season and has so far done a very good job in leading the club to the top of the table. | Getty Images