Arsenal’s woes in attack look set to get worse for Mikel Arteta following news of Gabriel Jesus’ suspected long-term injury picked up in the Manchester United defeat.
The Gunners’ run without a win stretched to three games at the weekend as missed chances and a penalty shoot-out defeat dumped them out of the FA Cup. They are also eight points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.
After losing Bukayo Saka to a hamstring tear before Christmas, fears of the worst-case scenario emerged when Jesus was stretchered off. The Athletic have reported that the 27-year-old is set for a long spell out through a suspected anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture.
Recent events could force Arsenal’s hand to strengthen Arteta’s options for the second half of the season. It has been reported that loan moves outside of England are understood to be considered as solutions for the remainder of the season.
A permanent arrival would be preferred but there’s more likelihood of the likes of Nico Williams and Viktor Gyokeres being pursued in the summer, rather than mid-season. So who is out there for Arsenal to consider?
Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic is a striker that Arsenal have liked for a number of years, dating back to his days at Fiorentina. The 24-year-old has scored 12 times this season but could be available this month.
