Arsenal need to strengthen their frontline with Brazilian Gabriel Jesus and England international Bukayo Saka both sidelined, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday ahead of a Premier League meeting with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Mikel Arteta said Friday he is consulting his Arsenal players over new signings as the club scramble to bring in a striker before the January transfer window closes.The Spaniard said he consults his players on potential signings as they are often able to give him valuable information that builds on computer data.

Mikel Arteta reiterated Friday that Arsenal are actively looking to sign a striker, admitting they "lack options" as the clock ticks down towards the end of the January transfer window.