The 20-year-old forward Charles Sagoe Jr has returned to Arsenal from a loan spell with League One side Shrewsbury Town, but that is unrelated to the current injury crisis. After Sagoe Jr made just five starts in the first half of the season, Shrewsbury opted to terminate the loan arrangement.

Manchester United are yet to make any signings but have been widely tipped to let players such as Marcus Rashford and Antony leave before the window closes. Chelsea, meanwhile, have been linked with a surprise move for Kobbie Mainoo with the Red Devils reportedly willing to consider bids for the teenage midfielder.

Man Utd offered swap for Arsenal target Vlahovic, major Liverpool update - The winter window is in full swing with sides at both ends of the Premier League table looking to strengthen as they battle for survival,