Former Tottenham striker Gary Lineker says Arsenal need to add to their attack before Monday's deadline.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is refusing to panic buy a replacement for Olivier Giroud, who has been ruled out until the New Year with a broken tibia.
"Arsenal needed to sign a forward whether Giroud was injured or not," said Lineker.
"Now that he's injured it's essential for them really if they're to compete for major titles.
"Forward is one position where they needed to strengthen. You could say in midfield too, but particularly up-front.
"If they could add a player who could guarantee 25-goals a season that would be hugely beneficial to them.
"Arsene has showed a lot of faith in Giroud and he's a good player who will score goals, but he's not hugely prolific and lacks a bit of pace to be that."
