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Raul Sanllehi Says Arsenal May Consider January Deals After Danny Welbeck Injury

Arsenal will consider dipping into the January transfer market as a result of the injury suffered by forward Danny Welbeck recently, according to the club's head of football Raul Sanllehi.

Welbeck is set for a prolonged spell on the sidelines as a result of the broken ankle suffered during the UEFA Europa League showdown with Sporting CP earlier this month.

Per Mark Manns-Bryant of the Press Association (via the MailOnline), Sanllehi said while the England man has the backing of everyone at the club, they may have to source a replacement, even if manager Unai Emery is willing to give youngster Eddie Nketiah an opportunity:

"That is absolutely something unplanned.