Two goals in eight Premier League games (one of which was a penalty) suggests Arsenal’s lack of creativity is now a chronic problem that can only be fixed through the transfer market.

At the moment, it is not clear how much money the Gunners will have to spend in the January transfer window and there have even been suggestions that they may have to rely on Mesut Ozil.

However, signing a new playmaker is the only long-term fix for the issue. Manager Mikel Arteta desperately needs someone in midfield who can link up play and get his side firing in front of goal.

Press the next page as we look at five playmakers who could be available at relatively affordable prices.