Arteta says Arsenal open to January signings

Mikel Arteta has said that Arsenal are "prepared" to do business in the January transfer window if there is an option to "improve" the squad.

Arsenal brought in eight players in the summer and spent about £250m as they strengthened the quality in the squad.

And Arteta, who has had to utilise the options he has due to injuries to a number of key players, has said that the Gunners are always ready to make signings.

"I mean we always have to be prepared." Arteta said. "The moment that we have an option to touch the squad, to improve the squad or to protect the squad, depending on what happens, I think we need to be open for it.

"So, we don't know but we're certainly going to be alert and we know where the risk can come in terms of the squad and be ready just in case we have to do something." Arteta said.