Arsenal planning winter marquee signing with Junior Kroupi monitored

Arsenal are already preparing for a marquee signing in the upcoming winter transfer window as they look to add more firepower to their forward line.

WHAT HAPPENED
Arsenal have made a strong start to the season, suffering just one defeat in eight matches and enjoying a seven-match winning run before a 3-0 loss at Brighton & Hove Albion. That defeat has been framed internally as a wake-up call and a reason to target extra quality in the final third.

KEY CONTEXT
The Premier League champions signed Christos Tzolis in the summer, but also moved on Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli. The club did not secure a marquee forward during the summer window and are expected to address that shortfall when the transfer window reopens in winter.

TARGETS AND INJURY WATCH
One name reported to be on Arsenal's radar is Bournemouth winger Junior Kroupi. Arsenal are likely to monitor his recovery from a foot injury as they consider potential winter additions.

LEAGUE POSITION
Following the defeat to Brighton, Arsenal sit three points behind Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.