Opportunities Arsenal A January bid for the 'leader' of an elite club is now believed to be on the rise, and Mikel ArtetaThe Italian side have already been in contact about a potential winter deal.
Mikel Arteta suggests January signings are still a possibility at Arsenal
Arteta has remained coy about the Gunners' transfer plans this month while not completely ruling out activity, indicating they are alert to any opportunities in the market.
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Arsenal recently lost their star winger Bukayo Saka for two months Due to injury, while young striker Ethan Nwaneri will be absent for weeks due to a muscle problem.
This has led to suggestions that Arsenal are in the market for a new striker in January While interim sporting director Jason Eto'o and the club's recruitment team are trying to give Arteta the best possible chance of catching Liverpool at the top of the table. Premier League.
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Arsenal's next five matches in the English Premier League |
date |
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Tottenham |
January 15 |
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Aston Villa (home) |
January 18 |
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wolves (away) |
January 25 |
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Man City (home) |
February 2 |
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Leicester City (away) |
February 1 |
There are also reports that the north Londoners are eyeing a new midfielder, with doubts over the long-term futures of Thomas Partey and Jorginho.
Juventus Douglas Luiz appears to be back on Arsenal's radarwhile also claiming that Arteta is considering a move to sign Brighton striker Evan Ferguson.
Naturally, as in January, reports of a potential new Arsenal squad are mounting – and Arteta confirms that the possibility of an additional player coming in is possible before the February 3 deadline.
“Whatever is in the market, we are very alert.”Helps Arteta before the 2-0 loss to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup.
“But the priority is to work with the players we have at the moment and tomorrow night, which is a big night for us. It's not yes, it's not no.”
A potential transfer opportunity for Arteta and Eto'o comes through Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, who has just 18 months left on his contract at Camp Nou.
This was reported by Spanish media Araujo's departure from Barcelona in January cannot be ruled outgiven that the Uruguay international and his club have yet to make any progress in terms of agreeing new terms.
Mundo Deportivo reported earlier this week Arsenal want to sign Araujo immediately and are ready to make a bidThis is supported by journalist Rudy Galletti in an update to the TEAMtalk program.
Galletti's sources indicate that Arteta's team has been in contact with Barcelona about a mid-season transfer and has been in contact with them for days.
According to his information, Arsenal make bid for Araujo 'a real and imminent possibility'Work is underway to tempt the South American player to move to England.
However, they face stiff competition from Serie A side Juventus, who have identified Araujo as a prime transfer target to replace the injured Gleeson Bremer. It is said that Barcelona's value is within limits 42 million pounds sterlingBut the centre-back is tipped to move to the Premier League and is open to leaving.
Despite having just returned from a hamstring injury and still awaiting his first La Liga appearance of the season, Hansi Flick He singled out Araujo as the “true leader” of the team.