From Brentford star Ivan Toney to Feyenoord’s Santiago Gimenez – Arsenal’s January striker targets assessed

Arsenal look set to splash the cash yet again in their quest to win a first Premier League title since 2004.

The Gunners led the table for 248 days last campaign, but ultimately finished five points behind eventual champions Manchester City.

In an attempt to mount another tilt for the title, the north Londoners forked out almost £250million on new signings.

And their transfers have paid off so far, as Mikel Arteta's men currently sit at the top of the table heading into Saturday's clash away at Liverpool.

Arsenal are believed to be looking into a new striker next month as they seek to bolster their credentials, with Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah not prolific centre-forwards.

Here, WhoScored.com pick out five the Gunners could target to improve their frontline.

In less than a month, Ivan Toney will be free to play competitive football once more as he completes his ban.

Some may well be hoping he is doing so in an Arsenal shirt.

The Brentford striker has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates in the New Year as the Gunners weigh up their options in a bid to strengthen their frontline.

Despite not playing since May, Toney's return of 20 league goals remains the sixth best in England's top-tier.

And while a lack of match sharpness may impact the 27-year-old in the opening weeks following his return, many would expect the England international to quickly get up to speed.

He combines the strengths of Jesus and Nketiah, so a move for Toney next month wouldn't come as a surprise.

A somewhat left-field name linked with a January switch to Arsenal, Dominic Solanke is enjoying an under-the-radar domestic campaign.

Solanke has scored eight league goals in his 16 appearances for Bournemouth this season, marking his most prolific