Mikel Arteta has hinted Arsenal are considering signing a free agent in an effort to ease their mounting injury crisis. Kai Havertz ’s season-ending hamstring tear has left the Gunners without a recognised centre forward for the remainder of the campaign.

Despite a spate of injuries, Arsenal are unlikely to bolster their striking options by signing a free agent because of the calibre of players available. (Telegraph - subscription required) Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak and RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko are among the players Arsenal are planning to move for in the summer transfer