Liverpool have thrown down the gauntlet to their Premier League rivals after extending their lead at the top of the table to eight points following their victory over West Ham on Sunday evening. Arne Slot resisted the temptation to spend big in the summer transfer window and appears to have been vindicated for his decision.

Chelsea are eyeing up a move for Arsenal and Manchester United target Randal Kolo Muani in the January transfer window, according to reports. Kolo Muani joined Paris Saint-Germain from Eintracht Frankfurt for €75m (£64.2m) plus €15m (£12.2m) in add-ons last year but has struggled to secure a regular role in Luis Enrique’s side this season.

Arsenal have been linked with a move for the LOSC Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. The 17-year-old French prodigy has attracted the attention of the Premier League club with his performances in

If Cunha is not affordable, my other shouts would be Johan Bakayoko from PSV Eindhoven. This is a tricky one. Arsenal don't just need numbers, they need quality. Somebody who can improve the starting XI and add another string to the Gunners' already impressive bow.