Arteta waits on surgery report before deciding on Jesus replacement plan

Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah (C) reacts after scoring a goal during the Dubai Super Cup 2022 match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at al-Maktoum stadium in Dubai on December 8, 2022. (Photo by KARIM SAHIB / AFP) (Photo by KARIM SAHIB/AFP via Getty Images)

MIKEL ARTÉTA will wait to see how star striker Gabriel Jesus recovers from knee surgery before deciding on whether to make a new signing in next month's transfer window.

The Brazil forward underwent knee surgery at the start of the week in London and has been pictured waving a crutch with a big smile on his face despite reports in South America he could miss most of the remainder of the season.