Arsenal’s search for a new striker in the current transfer window has taken a new twist after Brighton reportedly made Evan Ferguson available for a permanent sale. The Gunners have already been linked to a host of forward targets, with Gabriel Jesus ruled out for the rest of the season and Bukayo Sako set to be sidelined until early March.

Arsenal have been told that there is 'optimism' surrounding a deal for Evan Ferguson, while Mikel Arteta faces a problem.

Arsenal supporters will be hoping to see a new forward arrive at the club before the January transfer window closes on Monday. We have had almost a month of the transfer window now and still the Gunners remain light up top.