Skelly’s knee injury is “nothing serious” and a late call will be made for his availability against Wolverhampton Wanderers this weekend, Mikel Arteta has said. Lewis-Skelly picked up the injury during Arsenal’s 2-2 draw against Aston Villa on January 17 but played the entire match.

Mikel Arteta has revealed he is consulting with his Arsenal squad over new signings as he underlined the need to bring in a forward before the January transfer window shuts. Arsenal are in the market for attacking reinforcements after Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus both picked up injuries.

Mikel Arteta has said his Arsenal players "recognise" the need for a new signing this month and he is talking to his squad about possible targets.

Mikel Arteta reiterated Friday that Arsenal are actively looking to sign a striker, admitting they "lack options" as the clock ticks down towards the end of the January transfer window.The transfer window shuts at 23:00 GMT on February 3.

Less than ten days are left in the January transfer window to shut down and Arsenal are still looking for a new striker in the market. The Gunners want to sign a new attacker to lead their attack, someone who is more prolific than their current options at the club.