Nottingham Forest have made top Arsenal target Matheus Cunha their ‘primary target’ for the January transfer window, according to reports.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has made it clear he wants to make additions in January and a move for Matheus Cunha could be the most likely as the Gunners seek more firepower

Arsenal are determined to land a 'marquee' new striker this month, with Mikel Arteta confirming that the hunt is underway

Arsenal moved up to second place in the Premier League and within four points of leaders Liverpool with victory over Tottenham in midweek.

Mikel Arteta insists it is not a two-horse race between Arsenal and Liverpool in the battle for the Premier League title.

Nottingham Forest are also believed to be weighing up a bid for the £60million-rated Cunha but ex-Arsenal midfielder Merson, speaking on Sky Sports News this morning, talked up a potential switch to the Emirates.

Mikel Arteta said on Friday the Premier League title race cannot be boiled down to a straight shootout between Arsenal and Liverpool as he urged his players to relish the battle.

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Nottingham Forest have taken four points off Premier League leaders Liverpool this season, while Arsenal have emerged as challengers

Losing to Aston Villa twice played a major role in Arsenal falling short in last season's Premier League title race, and manager Mikel Arteta does not want to take Unai Emery's side for granted despite a win at Villa Park in August.

Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has sent a message to Mikel Arteta after Arsenal got their Premier League title challenge back on track.