Arsenal reportedly expect a handful of Premier League clubs to make approaches over 18-year-old midfielder Ethan Nwaneri when the January transfer window opens.

The January transfer window opens later this week and the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are all expected to be active in the market with big moves likely

With Jurrien Timber out, Declan Rice filled in at right-back and it was from his whipped-in corner that Georginio Rutter scored an own goal. Despite Arsenal’s dominance, they conceded late on when Diego Gomez was first to react to a rebound. They needed a world-class save from David Raya to secure victory.

The Swede scored goals for fun at Sporting CP. But after a tough baptism of fire at Arsenal, things need to change to ignite his north London career.

Arsenal continue to be hit by injury absentees ahead of a key run of games in the title race, as Gabriel made a surprise return against Brighton but Jurrien Timber was ruled out and Riccardo Calafiori pulled out of the warm-up.