Arsenal Transfer News: Nine Players on the Club’s Radar as January Deadline Nears
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is racing against the clock – the January transfer window is down to its final gasp and 2nd Feb at 7pm is the deadline for any last-minute business.
As that deadline looms, Arsenal are having to think quickly about who they can bring in to give Mikel Arteta a bit of extra firepower for the Premier League title push – despite the massive spend in the summer they still look open to making further signings.
Arsenal’s Transfer Situation
The Gunners went big in the summer transfer window under Berta’s guidance, coughing up a pretty staggering £300 million or so.
The major signings have been few and far between – Kepa , Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard & Noni Madueke were some of the big ones but that wasn’t the end of the spending spree – on we went to bring in Cristhian Mosquera, Viktor Gyokeres, & Eberechi Eze alongside that loan signing of Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen with the option to make the move permanent.
But even with that kind of investment, they’re still keeping an eye on the market for late deals.
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January Transfer Targets to Watch
Below are 9 players Arsenal are thinking of going for before the window slams shut , according to Bookmakers.
Rodrigo Mendoza (5/4)
- Club: Elche
- Age: 20
- Position: Midfielder
Mendoza has made 16 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring twice and registering one assist. He remains under contract until 2028 and has helped Elche climb into the top half of La Liga.
Ayyoub Bouaddi (2/1)
- Club: Lille
- Age: 18
- Position: Midfielder
Bouaddi has featured 22 times for Lille this season. The France youth international has attracted interest from several European clubs as Lille push for Champions League qualification.
Marc Guehi (9/2)
- Club: Crystal Palace
- Age: 25
- Position: Defender
Guehi is in the final six months of his contract, making him a possible cut-price option. Palace rejected a late £40 million deal from Liverpool last summer.
Kenan Yildiz (5/1)
- Club: Juventus
- Age: 20
- Position: Winger
Yildiz has become a key figure in Turin, recording eight goals and eight assists in 26 appearances across all competitions this season.
Karim Adeyemi (5/1)
- Club: Borussia Dortmund
- Age: 23
- Position: Forward
Adeyemi has scored six goals in 23 matches this season. The Germany international has long been linked with a Premier League move and is under contract until 2027.
Ruben Neves (10/1)
- Club: Al-Hilal
- Age: 28
- Position: Midfielder
Neves is entering the final year of his deal in Saudi Arabia. Al-Hilal may face a decision over whether to sell now or risk losing him on a free transfer.
Rodrygo Goes (10/1)
- Club: Real Madrid
- Age: 25
- Position: Winger
Goes remained at Madrid last summer despite interest from Arsenal. He has struggled for regular minutes and remains under contract until 2028.
Vinicius Jr (14/1)
- Club: Real Madrid
- Age: 25
- Position: Winger
Vinicius has six goals and eight assists this season but has not scored in his last 11 La Liga matches. Increased competition has raised questions over his role.
Kobbie Mainoo (33/1)
- Club: Manchester United
- Age: 20
- Position: Midfielder
Mainoo has 18 months remaining on his contract. United may need to act soon to avoid weakening their negotiating position.
January Deadline Looms
Arsenal are not expected to overhaul their squad this month. However, targeted additions could prove decisive as the title race intensifies.
With time running out, Berta’s next move may define the Gunners’ season.
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Arsenal Transfer News: Nine Players on the Club’s Radar as January Deadline Nears