Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are open to bringing in a free agent to solve their injury crisis in attack. The Gunners are desperately short on attacking options after Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz suffered hamstring injuries. Martinelli is due to be out of action for at least a month, while Havertz will miss the rest of the season.

Kai Havertz is the latest Arsenal star to sustain an injury. With Jesus, Martinelli, and Saka also out, Mikel Arteta said one defender has offered to play up front.

Mikel Arteta issued an update on the fitness of Gabriel Martinelli after Arsenal were dumped out of the Carabao Cup at the penultimate hurdle. They were soundly beaten by Newcastle, who will face either Tottenham or Liverpool in the final after cruising to a four-goal aggregate victory over the Gunners.