Arteta: Arsenal 'alert' in market as injuries mount

Mikel Arteta has said that Arsenal are "very alert" in the January transfer market after the London club suffered a fresh injury blow with Ethan Nwaneri out for a "few weeks."

Nwaneri has filled in for the also injured Bukayo Saka on the right wing in Arsenal's last two Premier League games but was forced off shortly after scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

"Unfortunately he's picked up a muscular injury," Arteta confirmed on Monday. "He will be out for a few weeks."

With Raheem Sterling also out -- and Kai Havertz a doubt for the Carabao Cup semifinal against Newcastle United on Tuesday with illness -- Arsenal are lacking forward options and Arteta is not ruling out turning to the transfer window for help.

"What happens in the market, we are very alert," the Arsenal boss said. "It's not a yes, it's not a no.

"Bringing in bodies, it doesn't help."