Elneny suffers ‘vital’ harm and set for prolonged spell out forcing Arsenal to contemplate altering switch strategy

MOHAMED ELNENY has suffered a big harm and is reportedly set for a prolonged spell out.

And that might power Arsenal into altering their switch technique within the remaining days of the switch window.

Mohamed Elneny suffered an harm in Arsenal’s win over FulhamCredit: Getty

According to The Athletic, Elneny picked up the unknown drawback throughout Saturday’s 2-1 win over Fulham.

However, it was not till after the match that the Egyptian grew to become conscious of the problem.

He continues to be being checked over by the Arsenal medics however the preliminary feeling is that he shall be sidelined for some time.

Fellow central midfielder Thomas Partey can also be at the moment out injured – though his muscle problem is just anticipated to maintain him out for a brief interval.

But the lack of Elneny may even see the Gunners make a dramatic flip with the targets they attempt to usher in earlier than the window closes on Thursday night time.

Mikel Arteta was seeking to land a winger with Pedro Neto high of the checklist and Mykhalo Mudryk of Shakhtar Donetsk another choice.

But now the main target is way extra on a midfielder – though they aren’t on the lookout for a short-term repair as a result of Albert Sambi Lokonga offers instant cowl because the deep-lying participant.

So that might see Arsenal go all out for Youri Tielemans.

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The Leicester and Belgium ace is into the ultimate yr of his King Power contract and has been linked with an exit all summer season – together with to the Emirates.

At 25, he already has 465 senior appearances below his belt for membership and nation and famously scored the screamer that landed Leicester the FA Cup for the primary time final yr.

Arsenal are additionally excited about Celtic’s Matt O’Reilly – however face competitors from Manchester United.

The 21-year-old has been in high-quality kind for the Scottish champions since signing from MK Dons in January.

Despite being born in West London and coming by the Fulham academy, O’Reilly switched allegiance to play for Denmark’s Under-21s as a consequence of eligibility from his mom.