It's shaping up to be a busy month for Andrea Berta(Image: Stuart MacFarlane, Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal are currently navigating their busiest period of the season, with a packed fixture list coinciding with the transfer window.

Following Saturday's game at Bournemouth, the Gunners are now gearing up for Thursday's home game against reigning champions Liverpool. That is swiftly followed by an FA Cup journey to Portsmouth, the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Chelsea and Champions League ties against Inter Milan and Kairat Almaty.

Additionally, there are Premier League clashes with Nottingham Forest, Manchester United and Leeds United on the horizon. Off the pitch, sporting director Andrea Berta is looking into ways to bolster Mikel Arteta's squad in light of recent injuries.

There could also be some departures, with youngster Ethan Nwaneri potentially heading out on loan. football.london brings you a round-up of Gunners news...

Arsenal are reportedly close to offering defender Jurrien Timber a lucrative new contract.

According to TEAMtalk, both Arteta and Berta have been greatly impressed by the Dutchman's consistent performances since he overcame the injury...