Arsenal will decide whether to dip back into the transfer market when they know the full extent of Jurrien Timber’s knee injury.
The defender was hurt during Saturday’s 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest and limped off at the start of the second half.
Timber has undergone scans and is due to undergo further assessment and review with a consultant in the coming days, but there are fears he could be out for months.
The summer signing, who joined from Ajax for an initial £34.2million fee, was predominantly brought in to play at right-back, but played on the left against Forest. He can also operate in the heart of defence.
His injury could also have repercussions for left-back Kieran Tierney. The Scot has slipped down the pecking order at Arsenal and is a target for Newcastle.
The Magpies would ideally like to sign Tierney on loan, with a view to a permanent move, but Arsenal could be wary about letting him leave now.
