Quiet day expected at Arsenal

Arsenal did their transfer business this summer and brought in eight new players for about £250m - so not much is expected on deadline day.

The Gunners have let youngster Ethan Nwaneri join Marseille on loan this month to aid his development and give him game time, and a large part of that is down to the depth that they have in their squad.

The only thing that could lead Arsenal into the market, although it seems unlikely at this stage, is if they want to add another squad option now Mikel Merino is due to have surgery on a foot injury.

Merino is a trusted member of the squad and his physicality and ability to also play as a number nine is a useful tool for the Gunners.

That said, it would be have to be a great market opportunity, and although Mikel Arteta said the club are always ready in the market, it seems as though there is no plans for a new face to join a squad top of the Premier League by six points.