Arsenal he is believed to be waiting for a January move to be "on top" Premier League ahead, and the competitors on their way to prepare to entertain next month's sales.

Arsenal are looking for further additions to Mikel Arteta

Much has been made of Arsenal's struggles to score in open play at the moment.

at home, Mikel ArtetaThe team has relied on breakaways to break down strong defenses of late, with Arsenal failing to score a single goal in the Premier League since their 5-2 win over West Ham at the end of November.

They gave Monaco a real threat in the Champions League, beating their Ligue 1 rivals 3-0 this time last week, but followed that up with a disappointing 0-0 draw at home to Everton - failing to capitalize on points against Liverpool. against Fulham at Anfield.

Arteta calls their attacking woes "frustrating"especially considering all the "amazing" things Arsenal do in building, only to fail and win.

"The problem is in these difficult games, when the teams are deep in the fight against them, they struggle to open," wrote the reporter Charles Watts in last week's CaughtOffside episode.

"They don't really have an X-Factor type of player who can do something and win games on his own. That's why I wanted him to go for Michael Olise in the summer. I think he would have been perfect. This Arsenal team and he was a real player that was missing.

Arsenal's need for an "X-Factor-type player" has led to reports that he could make a move in January, and Barcelona player Raphinha wants Artetain other false ways.

West Ham United forward Mohammed Jerusalem is another attacking midfielder on Arsenal's radar, and they are believed to be considering a move for the Ghanaian next month.

Arsenal are considering a move for the West Ham star in January

According to media giant talkSPORT, Arsenal are considering a move for Kudus in Januaryand Julen Lopetegui's side are ready to sell when there is "big money".

The 24-year-old's contract is worth £85 million, but it doesn't run until the summer, so anyone interested in signing him in the winter will have to raise the same price or more. picture.

Other reports, such as one from West Ham's Sean Whetstone of Claret & Hugh, have suggested that Hammers sources are still waiting. £100 million consider the contrast with Kudus in January.

"He is very talented, very good and I think we have never seen the best of him," said the West Ham left-back Aaron Cresswell and Kudus.

"I can't get close to him in the game because I know when I drop the ball to him I have to make sure he's not looking and he doesn't see me coming. You can't get close to him. He's very strong, quick, very sharp.