Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino and Ben White latest news and return dates - Fixtures continue to come thick and fast as Arsenal battle fresh problems

Our Arsenal writers examine the problems up front, concerns over transfer strategy, injury issues and the atmosphere among the fanbase

Dan: Forget Bukayo Saka's and Gabriel Jesus' injuries. I think White's injury has caused us more problems. Since he got injured, our defensive record has been quite poor compared to this time last season. Not only that, but he added so much more to our attack that I haven't seen from Jurrien Timber.

Mikel Arteta insists Myles Lewis-Skelly will continue to play at left-back amid calls for the Arsenal youngster to return to his natural midfield position. Lewis-Skelly is enjoying a breakthrough season at the Emirates after making his debut in the 2-2 draw at Manchester City last September.

Mikel Arteta could see several Arsenal stars pick up injuries over the next few weeks if no January signings are made. Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus are currently among those ruled out because of long-term injuries with Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu,

Mikel Arteta has made it clear he wants to bring in some new faces before the transfer deadline on February 3, with RB Leipzig star Sesko reportedly their top target. But cheaper moves for strikers such as Evan Ferguson or Matheus Cunha cannot be ruled out.

Arsenal have been patient in the transfer window, to great effect, but in a title fight with a depleted squad, should they dive into the January market?

Former Premier League referee David Coote has revealed that he is gay and he took cocaine to cope with being in a 'dark place' made worse by hiding his sexuality

Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has played a role in the proceedings surrounding RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko and a potential transfer to Arsenal in the January transfer window. The forward has been on the radar at the Emirates Stadium for some time, having come close to a possible switch last summer.

The latest Arsenal transfer news and rumours this winter window on Ayden Heaven, Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Sverre Nypan

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Arteta has tended to recruit from within the Premier League throughout his tenure at the Emirates, adding the likes of Gabriel Jesus, Ben White, Havertz, Trossard and Sterling to his ranks. This approach has validated certain reports indicating that the Gunners are interested in Marcus Rashford and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.