Arsenal are not in action this weekend, so Mikel Arteta will not face the media on Friday afternoon to provide an update on any potential transfers. Fortunately for Arsenal fans, the January transfer window is finally starting to get interesting for the club.
The north Londoners have yet to sign a single player this season despite spending over £250 million on summer signings. Edu Gaspar is expected to acquire a new striker this month to relieve the strain on Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah.
Unfortunately, Ivan Toney’s £100 million price tag has cooled any chatter about a Brentford exit, and Karim Benzema’s exorbitant wages at Al-Ittihad have made it tough to get him to London.
Does this indicate Arsenal won’t sign a striker? There’s less than a week left in the window for football.london has looked at the latest transfer news from the Emirates Stadium, including a surprise deal for an England international.
Newcastle striker Callum Wilson is the latest player linked with a surprise move away from Tyneside as a result of the Magpies’ failure to adhere to Premier League Profitability and Sustainability standards.
According to The Standard, Wilson and Miguel Almiron are both considered sellable assets for the club. Bruno Guimaraes and Kieran Trippier have also sparked interest, but they appear to be sticking around.
According to reports, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea have all expressed interest in signing the English player. Newcastle need to raise funds, and they are apparently willing to let Wilson leave for merely £18 million.
If Wilson’s potential move to the Emirates Stadium surprised you, this one will undoubtedly send shockwaves. According to sources in Spain, FC Barcelona is ‘keeping an eye’ on Thomas Partey.
According to Marca, the midfielder’s place in Arsenal’s team is under threat due to Declan Rice’s prominence in his role and the club’s interest in Martin Zubimendi. According to reports, Partey will have a ‘final chance’ to persuade Arteta that he is capable of starting in front of the back four.
Barcelona, oddly, has been linked with Zubimendi, but their financial difficulties may make it difficult to sign him. Parties would be less expensive. If Xavi’s side does sign the Ghana international, he could be available for a low fee because his contract expires at the end of next season.
