Cunningham argues that what Arteta’s charges need is an ‘orthodox central striker’ and he has one major name in mind. ‘I’m going to throw a name into the hat here: Evan Ferguson,’ Cunningham declared on Premier Sports following the Gunners’ 1-0 win over Ipswich.

Evan Ferguson has been linked with a move away from Brighton in this month's transfer window and reports in the UK suggest Arsenal are weighing up a move for the 20-year-old Republic of Ireland striker.