Arsenal host Tottenham in a must-win north London derby at The Emirates, but Mikel Arteta is now without the services of Gabriel Jesus following his serious knee injury

Mikel Arteta has spoken about the importance of “adapting” in a “difficult” January window after Arsenal lost Gabriel Jesus to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury this week. The 27-year-old Brazil forward suffered the injury to his left knee in Arsenal’s FA Cup exit to Manchester United,

If Arteta risks Havertz and the German gets injured, it would make the decision the worst of the season by a country mile. That cannot happen. Arsenal’s season will be over on all fronts if they lose Havertz. READ MORE: The big Kai Havertz stat which proves he is an unfair scapegoat at Arsenal

The latest Arsenal transfer news with the proposed arrival of Aston Villa's Jhon Duran, potentially, helping Mikel Arteta unleash Kai Havertz.

It would be a switch that could create ripples in the Arsenal side, with some winners and losers coming from a deal. It may be a bizarre notion that competition in the forward areas would help Arsenal’s striker, but Kai Havertz could truly benefit from Jhon Duran joining the club.

Arsenal’s pursuit of the Premier League title continues to be tested by an ever-growing injury list. As Mikel Arteta’s side battles to keep pace with Liverpool, the Gunners are navigating a series of setbacks that could significantly impact their campaign.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Juventus have sent loan proposal to Chelsea for Renato Veiga. The defender, who only arrived at Stamford Bridge last summer, was left out of the Blues’ matchday squad on Monday against Wolves. Though, Enzo Maresca insisted the decision was not transfer related.

Mikel Arteta was asked if Reiss Nelson or Fabio Vieira could be recalled from their loan spells at Fulham and Porto respectively in the event Arsenal do not make a signing before the transfer window closes.

Chelsea and Arsenal target Dusan Vlahovic has rejected a huge offer to leave Juventus but could still be on the move before the January transfer window closes. Vlahovic, 24, has been heavily linked with a move away from Juventus during the winter window following a mixed spell in Turin.

Arsenal and Atletico Madrid are in 'serious' transfer talks and the two types of deal in play have been revealed - along with the expected transfer fee.

According to reports, Arsenal have been 'picked over Manchester United and Chelsea' as they have 'good news' regarding their pursuit of a new striker.