Arsenal have been urged to launch a daring January swoop for West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus by one of their former players as they get used to life without Bukayo Saka.
Saka is expected to be out for at least two months after undergoing surgery on a hamstring problem he suffered during the recent 5-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. It is a major blow for Arsenal as the right winger is crucial to their attacking output, having notched nine goals and 13 assists in 24 matches so far this season.
Arsenal boss Arteta is evaluating how best to overcome this setback. Gabriel Martinelli was used on the right flank in Friday’s 1-0 home win over Ipswich Town, and that is one avenue Arteta could go down in the coming weeks.
Alternatively, Arteta might urge the Arsenal hierarchy to splash out on a top new right winger who can fill in for Saka immediately and also provide him with competition when he returns to full fitness.
AC Milan attacker Samuel Chukwueze has been named as one option, but ex-Arsenal midfielder Adrian Clarke thinks the Gunners should pursue a Premier League option in Kudus.
