Gunners aiming to bolster defences

ARSENAL are prioritising a move for a left-back in this transfer window.

- John Cross

Manager Mikel Arteta is likely to have to settle for a loan deal but the club have put feelers out to try to make a signing this month.

Arsenal will not be doing any big deals in January but are making plans ahead of the summer window, with Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi emerging as a key target.

They are also likely to move for a winger and a centre-forward, with Wolves' Pedro Neto and Brentford striker Ivan Toney among the possible targets.