12pm Arsenal news: Welbeck injury update, Aubameyang award divides opinion and fans hope Ramsey stays
NICOLAS PEPE is back on top of Arsenal's transfer agenda as Danny Welbeck's serious ankle injury gives boss Unai Emery a striking headache.
Catch up on all the latest news from in and around the Emirates in our daily round-up.
NO COMING BECK
ARSENAL are facing the increasing prospect that crocked striker Danny Welbeck will be ruled out for the season.
The England striker required oxygen after suffering a horror injury in the 0-0 draw with Sporting Lisbon on Thursday night.
HOT PEPE BACK ON MENU
UNAI EMERY will rethink his transfer plans - with Lille's £45m winger Nicolas Pepe a renewed target as the Arsenal boss faces up to Danny Welbeck missing the rest of the season.
England striker Welbeck is due to undergo surgery this weekend after breaking his right ankle in Thursday’s Europa League win over Sporting Lisbon.
BLING AND THE YANG
PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG has been crowned the EA Sports Player of the Month for October after five goals for Arsenal.
The Gabon striker, 29, ended the Gunners three-year wait for the prestigious prize - but many fans on social media criticised Aubameyang's selection.
RAM IS STILL THE MAN
AARON RAMSEY could be set for a Chinese Super League adventure when his contract ends next June - but some Gunners fans still he will end up staying.
They lavished praise on the Wales midfielder on social media after he was awarded the Premier League goal of the month for October.
WAITING IN THE WENG
ARSENE WENGER reveals he has not been contacted by Real Madrid about taking over at the Bernabeu.
The Spanish giants sacked Julen Lopetegui last month with reserve team coach Santiago Solari installed as interim boss.
NOT THE FULL TICKET(S)
ARSENAL have refused Tottenham their full ticket allocation for their Carabao Cup quarter-final on safety grounds.
The Gunners host their bitter rivals next month but following discussions with their Safety Advisory Group have offered Spurs Spurs 5,233 tickets - 8.68% of their capacity, compared to the 10% they are allowed.
BARCA BELE UNHAPPY
OUSMANE DEMBELE has outraged Barcelona staff again after failing to notify them that he planned to skip training, according to reports.
Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo claims that the French attacker was non-contactable for an hour-and-a-half as he missed Thursday’s session.
GUNNERS HAVE JUAN SHOT
The Spaniard, 30, is reportedly still in the dark over his future at the club.
YEAR OF THE RAM
AARON RAMSEY is reportedly a target for Chinese Super League clubs as his time at Arsenal runs down.
The Gunners pulled the plug on a new contract as they feel the money can be spent better elsewhere and the Welshman is free to talk to foreign teams from January.
WEST SAM
WEST HAM are reportedly keen to snap up free agent Samir Nasri after his drugs ban ended.
The former Arsenal and Manchester City ace's 18-month suspension was up last week.
NO SHOW DEM
ARSENAL target Ousmane Dembele has outraged Barcelona staff after going AWOL from training on Thursday.
While it was later unveiled that the Frenchman was suffering from gastroenteritis, the club are unhappy that he did not notify them of the illness.
'BOILING POINT'
PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG let Arsenal down in the goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon - according to Martin Keown.
The former Arsenal defender believes the Gabon star is the closest thing the club have had since Thierry Henry, claiming he needs to push on.
SORRY SAN
FORMER Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has revealed the reason why his old charge Alexis Sanchez is struggling for Manchester United.
The Frenchman believes the Chilean has lost his confidence and is not doing what he does best - taking the initiative to dribble at players.
SINGING SERGIO
MESUT OZIL has revealed Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos' secret talent - singing.
The Arsenal star spent three years with the Spaniard during his time at Santiago Bernabeu.
'CLASS'
NANI was on hand to console his former Manchester United team-mate Danny Welbeck as the England star received treatment on the pitch.
The Arsenal striker suffered a horror ankle injury as the Gunners were held to a goalless draw by Sporting Lisbon.
TITLE SOON?
ARSENAL will not win the Premier League trophy this season, but have a chance next year - that is according to club legend Ray Parlour.
The Gunners have enjoyed a brilliant start to the campaign following the arrival of Unai Emery, currently on a 15-game unbeaten run.
JUAN TO WATCH
ARSENAL are interested in Juan Mata as Manchester United stall on a new deal for the Spaniard.
The former Chelsea midfielder netted the equaliser against Juventus on Wednesday, sparking a comeback from the Red Devils.
YA GUNNERS YA
MESUT OZIL has declared he could end his career at Arsenal - and could carry on playing until the age of 38.
The World Cup winner has impressed this season under Unai Emery, flourishing under the Spaniard with the Gunners chasing a top four place.
GUNNER LEAVE
ARSENAL are ready to sell David Ospina to Napoli despite the Colombian’s impressive loan spell with the Italian club.
Ospina, 30, does not figure in Unai Emery’s Emirates plans following the signing of £22.5million Bernd Leno this summer.
GUNNER SIGN
ARSENAL have scouted Brazilian wonderkid Ramires six times as Unai Emery eyes a January move.
The 18-year-old, who takes his name from his fellow countryman and former Chelsea star, has netted nine times for Bahia this season with Atletico Madrid also interested.
REISS RETURN
UNAI EMERY has hinted that he could recall Reiss Nelson from his loan spell at Hoffenheim in January.
The 18-year-old has netted five times in Germany - with hints that he could return early and dive straight into the first-team.
MEHDI AND WAITING
ARSENAL will battle Manchester United for Juventus' £13m-rated defender Mehdi Benatia.
The Moroccan centre-back is expected to leave Turin with the likes of Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Barzagli preferred.
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NO MES-ING
MESUT OZIL has hit back at his critics, saying that he doesn't care for their comments.
The German has come under fire recently for his performances for club and country - but revealed that he only listens to his manager and team-mates.
NACH-O-NO
NACHO MONREAL will sit out of Arsenal's Europa League test against Sporting Lisbonafter failing to return to fitness.
The Spanish defender has been suffering injuries for the past month but is back in training.
WEL IN DEMAND
SPURS are seen as the latest club to join the race for Danny Welbeck - according to the bookies.
The England international has struggled for game time at Arsenal - but local rivals Tottenham could join Crystal Palace and Wolves among his interested parties.
GOT TO DECIDE
ALIKO DANGOTE has told Stan Kroenke he will buy another club if he refuses to sell Arsenal.
Dangote, who is Africa's richest man with an estimated fortune of£8.5billion, has never hidden his desire to take over the North London outfit one day.