Here is your Arsenal morning digest on Sunday, December 18.
Reiss Nelson injury
During the Gunners’ friendly fixture against Juventus at the Emirates Stadium. Football.london understands that Reiss Nelson limped down the tunnel after coming off injured in the first half with what looked like a hamstring injury.
With the January transfer window set to open in two weeks, the need for more wing reinforcements has become even clearer. And Nelson’s injury could further pull Arteta in that direction.
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Milinkovic-Savic boost
Arsenal have been handed a huge transfer boost as Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic 'changes his mind' on a move to the Emirates Stadium.
The 27-year-old is entering the final 18 months of his current deal with the Serie A outfit meaning January could prove to be the best time to sell before his value begins to drop
According to Italian publication Il Mattino in July, Lazio were hoping to sell the Serbia international to either Arsenal or United for a fee between €55million (£46million) and €60million (£50million).
Premier League winner voices concern
Six-time Premier League winner Rio Ferdinand has claimed he is worried about Arsenal's title hopes amid Gabriel Jesus' injury keeping him out of action until at least February.
Currently, only Eddie Nketiah is available for selection as a natural striker and Ferdinand has voiced his concerns on the Gunners' title chances.
"I'm worrying for Arsenal after we go back!" he told his FIVE YouTube show.
"I'm just saying. Just because of Jesus, that's all I'm worried about."
Saliba handed World Cup blow
Arsenal defender William Saliba could be set to miss out on a place in Didier Deschamps' World Cup final starting XI following reports that first choice pairing Ibrahima Konate and Raphael Varane have re-joined the group following illness.
L'Equipe have claimed that the duo have re-joined their teammates after spending Friday in their rooms. It's expected that they will start in Deschamps' defence against Lionel Messi and co.
The news comes as a blow for Saliba as it now seems unlikely he'll add to the cameo appearance he made in the group stage defeat to Tunisia. The defender came on for Varane from the bench that day and hasn't featured since.
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