We’ve taken a look at four of the free agents available as an emergency option... Former Arsenal striker Carlos Vela is currently without a club and one of those who is available to sign outside of the transfer window.
Lucas Perez had a largely unsuccessful spell at Arsenal after signing in the summer of 2016, scoring one Premier League goal before returning to Deportivo.
Liverpool’s Merseyside derby draw with Everton means that the Gunners have seven points to make up in the final 14 matches of the season, but injuries are hampering Arsenal’s hopes of mounting a late charge.
Mikel Arteta is increasingly short of options in attack as he tries to keep Arsenal’s Premier League title bid from falling away.
The 36-year-old made his Premier League return in the 2022/23 season with Wolves, but scored just one goal in 23 appearances and has struggled to stay fit in recent years.
