Former Arsenal star, Emmanuel Petit has urged his old club to sign a striker, left-winger and an attacking midfielder this January transfer window. Petit also revealed that he is very frustrated with forward Gabriel Martinelli’s performances for the Gunners this season.

Arsenal fans hoping Mikel Arteta is set to make a host of attacking signings in what remains of the January transfer window are likely to be disappointed. Tuesday’s display of erratic finishing against Newcastle was rendered all the more painful by the sight of long-time transfer target Alexander Isak leading the Gunners’ defence a merry dance.

Arsenal are looking to bid for another defender this month – despite their impressive defensive structure. The Gunners have actually struggled at the other end of the pitch, with Mikel Arteta watching his team slump to a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United last night,

Former Arsenal midfielder, Emmanuel Petit, has noted that Mikel Arteta’s side needs to upgrade their squad in multiple positions during the January transfer window. Other pundits and fans of the club have suggested Arsenal will need a new striker to push Liverpool for the Premier League title.

Arsenal's defeat to Newcastle highlighted yet again the growing need to sign players in the January transfer window