Mohamed Elneny: Arsenal midfielder out for ‘extended period’ after knee surgery

Elneny has started only one Premier League match this season

Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny will be out for an “extended period” after surgery on a “significant” knee injury.

The Egypt international, 30, sustained the injury in training this month.

Arsenal said they hope to have a “more detailed timescale” on Elneny’s return once he begins his rehabilitation.

The Gunners agreed a £12m deal for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho on Tuesday.

They have had two bids rejected for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo.

Elneny last played in Arsenal’s 3-0 FA Cup third-round win over Oxford on 9 January, when he scored the opening goal.

He has made only eight appearances in all competitions this season, having also been sidelined by a thigh injury.

An Arsenal statement read: “Everyone at the club will offer Mo all the support he needs and work hard with him to return to action as soon as possible.”