Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is set for the Gunners' backing as Telegraph journalist Mike McGrath makes an exciting transfer claim.

The Lowdown: Arsenal eyeing January?

The north Londoners sit top of the Premier League table, having enjoyed a phenomenal start to 2022/23, and champions Manchester City are currently attempting to catch Mikel Arteta's side.

However, despite their electric form, Arsenal could reportedly be set to further back their manager in the January market, with reports claiming that they’re set to make an improved bid for Palmeiras starlet Danilo.

Arsenal are very well stocked in the forward positions, with only City scoring a higher rate of league goals so far this season.

Arteta's men have also won 10 of their opening 12 matches in the top flight, losing just once to Manchester United, although technical director Edu won't be resting on his laurels mid-season.

The Latest: Telegraph journalist makes exciting transfer claim...

Writing on social media and sharing his piece for The Telegraph, McGrath has some good news for the Gunners faithful.

He claims that Arsenal 'will' target a January signing to 'lift' Arteta's squad for the impending title challenge, adding that this will be part pf the overhaul which has seen nearly all of former manager Unai Emery's crop depart the Emirates Stadium.

McGrath stated: "#Arsenal will target a January signing to give Mikel Arteta's squad a lift for title challenge. Part of overhaul where almost all of Unai Emery''s major first-team signings have now gone."

The Verdict: Great news...

In order to keep pace with a squad as reinforced as Pep Guardiola's, the Spaniard's former pupil will need quality steadily infused into his new-look Arsenal team.

This title race looks set to be one of the most exciting of the decade so far, taking place between two master tacticians with a similar footballing philosophy.

More often than not, the individual class of certain players can prove to be the difference between failure and victory - something Arteta will certainly have in his mind ahead of the next transfer window.