Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has told Bukayo Saka to take a well-earned holiday. Saka is currently out injured after tearing his hamstring last month and is not expected back in action until at least March. The injury is the first major one of Saka’s career and prior to that he had been one of Arsenal and England’s most consistent performers.

Manager Arteta has spoken of the need to recruit in attack and he has now revealed how Arsenal are ready to “adapt” their transfer plans. Arsenal were looking to sign a forward this summer, but those plans could be brought forward to this month.