The Premier League title contenders are looking to narrow the gap with leaders Liverpool and new signings could bolster their efforts, particularly given their increasing injury list. Mikel Arteta has made no secret of his desire - and ongoing efforts - to bring in fresh talent over the next week or so.
Time is ticking for the Gunners, who are prioritising a new forward. The lack of a high-scoring striker in their squad has proven costly this season, with Arsenal struggling for goals in key moments.
However, securing top-quality players midseason can be tricky, and the north London team are still on the hunt for their ideal player, reports the Mirror. Here's the latest from the Emirates.
Kieran Tierney has inked a pre-contract agreement with Celtic and will head back to Scotland once his Arsenal contract ends. The North Londoners had previously stated that the defender, who joined them in 2019, would not be offered a new deal to stay.
Tierney was free to discuss potential moves as a free agent, with interest from both foreign clubs and Premier League teams. However, he chose to return to Parkhead, according to the Telegraph.
This agreement with the Scottish champions could complicate his immediate future. While there were rumours of a January move for Tierney, he may now have to wait several months before making his way to the Hoops.
In the last term, Kieran Tierney was loaned out to Real Sociedad after it became obvious he wouldn't get much game time at Arsenal. His loan spell saw him playing regularly and now he's back to north London ready to rejoin the fray.
Arsenal legend David Seaman, who served the club for more than 10 years, has confidently claimed the team's all in on securing fresh talent upfront. Speaking to talkSPORT, the former goalkeeper said: "Everybody is talking about signing a new striker and that does look like what we need.
"It looks like we're trying to get a striker but to get a marquee striker, the finished article, in January... that doesn't happen very often. I know for a fact that they're trying like mad to get one but whether it will be now or the summer, I don't know. There's ones in the pipeline so we will have to wait and see if they get done."
Over at Wolverhampton Wanderers, firepower in the form of Matheus Cunha has caught Arsenal's eye, among others. The Old Gold have slapped a price tag on him and it's not just Arsenal interested - Nottingham Forest are gearing up to table a club-record bid for the hotshot.
Sky Sports has reported Wolves would be willing to sell for £60m, if they receive an offer of that magnitude. This information could potentially alter Arsenal's strategy, as the Gunners have the financial capacity to meet that figure if they choose to do so. In contrast, Forest's current record signing is Elliot Anderson, who was acquired for £35m.
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