Mikel Arteta drops free agent striker hint as Arsenal consider options after injury crisis - Gunners light in attacking areas amid rotten run of lack on fitness front

Arsenal are in the market for a free agent forward after losing Kai Havertz for the remainder of the season, with Mikel Arteta open to adding to his squad outside the transfer window

Mikel Arteta said Friday he is "looking forward" to the challenge of coping without Kai Havertz as he grapples with a deepening striker crisis at title-chasing Arsenal. The Spaniard said despite the lengthy injury list he was relishing the challenge as he chases Arsenal's first Premier League title since 2004.