Mikel Arteta admits Mohamed Elneny injury could force move for midfielder

Mikel Arteta admits that growing concerns over Mohamed Elnenys knee injury could force Arsenal back into the market for midfield cover before the transfer window shuts.

Elneny was injured in training before Arsenals win over Tottenham earlier this month and with the Egyptian facing a lengthy lay-off, the Premier League leaders have an unwelcome complication.

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Arteta has strengthened in defence by signing Jakub Kiwior from Spezia and in attack with the addition of Leandro Trossard from Brighton but is worried about a lack of cover behind Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey.

Albert Sambi Lokonga is yet to convince that he can be a long-term solution in defensive midfield and Arsenal, who are expected to move for West Hams Declan Rice in the summer, could look for short-term solutions before Tuesdays deadline. There is interest in Evertons Amadou Onana and the possibility of a move for Juventuss Weston McKennie.