ARSENAL's desperation for more firepower was clearly visible in their FA Cup exit to Manchester United.
The Gunners produced 26 SHOTS in the third round tie but had just one goal to show for it as several players missed chances to win the match.
Striker Kai Havertz was guilty of missing the two best chances to win the match, and also saw his penalty saved in the shoot-out that proved decisive.
That has renewed rumors that Arsenal need to sign a striker, with former striker Theo Walcott claiming things have become a bit stale.
Walcott told BBC Sport: “It's like everyone has said before. Arsenal need a striker at the moment because it would have been a completely different story.”
“Arsenal have gone from being a free-flowing attacker who excited the crowd to being a bit boring. You need players who do something different and they don't have that at the moment.”
Arsenal dream of signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle and were linked with a move three years ago before he joined the Magpies.
But the Swede is popular now, having proven himself as one of the Premier League's best goalscorers, so the Gunners could be priced out of a transfer, with Newcastle valuing him at as much as £150m.
That means Arsenal will realistically have to look elsewhere, and SunSport has looked at six targets who could really make the move to the Emirates this month…
Viktor Gyokeres
Another Swede, Gyokeres, would certainly fit the bill after flourishing at Sporting.
He made the move from Championship Coventry seamlessly, scoring 75 goals in 80 games in Portugal.
Gyokeres, 26, scores all kinds of goals, including free-kicks and penalties, and his pace and strength can devastate Prem's defense in a style similar to that of Erling Haaland.
However, Gyokeres is attracting a lot of attention and has been linked with a move to Manchester United to reunite with Ruben Amorim.
Marcus Rashford
After being dropped by Amorim, the United star looks set to leave this month, possibly on loan, although £40 million could be enough to lure him away permanently.
The likes of AC Milan and Juventus have been linked, while some reports suggest Arsenal have also made contact.
The Gunners could do with a goal-scoring left winger with Gabriel Martinelli scoring just six goals this season, while a move for 27-year-old Rashford could revive his career.
Victor Osimhen
Osimhen has long been linked with a move to the Premier League, with Arsenal, Chelsea or United his likely destination.
He made a shock move to Galatasaray in the summer, but a hefty offer could see Napoli recall the striker before selling him on.
The Gunners reportedly turned down the chance to sign Osimhen last term as he was too expensive, but with 18 months left on his deal, Arsenal were able to negotiate a lower price.
Osimhen, 26, has scored 13 goals in 17 games this season and could be the centerpiece Mikel Arteta needs to start winning trophies.
Benjamin Sesko
The RB Leipzig striker ruled himself out of a summer move, but with his side out of the Champions League after six disastrous defeats in six games, he may be more open to a move this month.
Arsenal are a known admirer of 21-year-old Sesko, who continues to show an eye for goal in Germany.
He has found the net 12 times in 24 games this season, including three goals in Europe, and has time on his side to develop into a world-class talent.
At around £50m he is more affordable than the previously mentioned targets, although his price is likely to rise if he continues his rich run of form.
Randal Kolo Muani
26-year-old Kolo Muani has failed to match his £76million price tag since joining Paris Saint-Germain, but his ability to play across the front three is exactly what Arsenal need, especially with Bukayo Saka injured is.
He has scored just two goals but it is believed he could be loaned out this month, and Arteta may think he can get the best out of the Frenchman.
His signing could also give the Gunners the chance to beat rivals Tottenham, who have also been linked with Kolo Muani this month.
Evan Ferguson
Arsenal are reportedly targeting a move for the Brighton striker this month.
He has been linked with a move to Fulham or West Ham, but Arsenal could spend the money to sign him permanently.
Ferguson has stagnated in front of goal this season due to injuries that forced him to endure a stop-start campaign.
But he has previously been compared to Harry Kane and, at the age of 20, still has plenty of time to develop into a goalscoring machine in the Premier League.