Arsenal star confirms injury procedure as Nico Williams transfer stance revealed

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Catch all the latest Arsenal news, including updates on Takehiro Tomiyasu surgery, Nico Williams transfer and Marcus Rashford.

After picking up a late win against Leicester City, Arsenal now turn their focus to their next Premier League opponents.

London rivals West Ham are next up, with the Gunners needing to land all three points to keep up the pressure in the title race.

With injury issues piling up, Mikel Arteta has some issues to deal with and cover up to keep up the winning streak.

So with that said, here’s a look at the latest Arsenal news ahead of another big day.

Takehiro Tomiyasu confirms Arsenal injury

Arsenal star Takehiro Tomiyasu has taken to social media to confirm he has undergone surgery for a knee issue he has been suffering from all season.

The defender has played just six minutes of action this season, with two separate knee problems keeping him sidelined.

The Japanese international is now set for a long spell on the sidelines while he recovers from the surgery.

Read more on Takehiro Tomiyasu injury.

Arsenal stance on Nico Williams transfer

Arsenal are still big admirers of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams ahead of the summer transfer window, Arsenal Insider understands.

The Spain international was heavily linked with a move over the past two windows, given the release clause in the region of £50million in his contract.

Arsenal Insider understands that the club are looking at signing a striker and a winger in the coming months to bolster their attacking ranks.

Williams is one possible option, with the star capable of playing on both flanks.

Read more on Nico Williams transfer.

Marcus Rashford could help Arsenal in title race

Arsenal were linked with a move for Marcus Rashford in the January transfer window, with the star looking to leave Manchester United.

The Gunners decided against a possible switch for the forward, with him making the move to Aston Villa on loan instead.

While Rashford didn’t join Arsenal, he could give them a huge help in the Premier League title race in the days ahead.

With Aston Villa set to take on Liverpool, the Man United loanee could do the Gunners a favour if he scores an important goal to take points off of the league leaders.

Read more on Marcus Rashford impact.