'I have a lot of people texting me!' - Mikel Arteta admits he is 'loving' Arsenal transfer speculation as Gunners go in search of forward before deadline day

Arsenal manager Arteta admitted his side are "going to try" and make some January signings, before reiterating the club are "very short" in attack following injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus. As various transfer links continue to swirl, the Spaniard has admitted a "lot of people" text him about recruits but he claims he is none the wiser.

When asked if he was enjoying the final weeks of the transfer window, he told reporters: "I love it. No, I understand it [the transfer speculation] happens in the summer. I get a lot of people texting me, 'Are you after him?' and sometimes I don't even know what they are talking about. I don't follow it too much, I have enough work to do with other things so I don't get too distracted with it."

With Jesus injured and question marks not abating over Kai Havertz's quality in front of goal, Arsenal have been linked with Newcastle United's Alexander Isak, Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres, and more, but time is running out for them to sign a new attacker. This could be the difference between winning silverware this season and not.

Aside from transfer rumours, Arteta's Arsenal host Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League on Wednesday night. They are currently on course to qualify for the next round.