12 December, 12:30

Arsenal could need to buy centre-back in January window - Unai Emery





ESPN FC's Alexis Nunes and Shaka Hislop run the rule over football's latest transfer rumours. Unai Emery reveals Laurent Koscielny will make his long-awaited return from injury when Arsenal face Qarabag in the Europa League. Arsenal coach Unai Emery has admitted that the club may need to bring in a centre-back in January and that recalling Calum Chambers from his loan at Fulham is "one option." Arsenal are facing a shortage of defenders after Rob Holding was ruled out for the season last week with a torn knee ligament, while Laurent Koscielny is only now ready to play his first game of the campaign after recovering from an Achilles injury. However, finding a centre-back in the January transfer window might be difficult,... espnfc.com

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