Sport nationExclusive: Arsenal three-man Jan shopping list revealed after new talks
Sources: Arsenal three-man January shopping list revealed after new talks
Arsenal have highlighted three positions to improve in the January transfer market, sources have told Football Insider.
It is understood that the Gunners recruitment team have held internal talks over their January strategy, with the club targeting a new centre-back, central midfielder and striker next month.
Mikel Arteta is eager to strengthen his squad in January ahead of Arsenal’s title challenge in the second half of the 2023/24 season.
Arsenal
The Gunners currently sit second in the league table but can return to the top spot if they win their game in hand over West Ham on Thursday evening (28 December).
Arsenal fell just short of the league title last season after missing several key players in the final weeks but want to avoid similar mistakes this season by adding new recruits in January.
The Londoners are targeting three new signings, but arrivals will also depend on the club offloading a handful of players next month to clear the wage bill.
William Saliba and Gabriel have been Arteta’s favoured centre-back pairing this season, but the Arsenal boss wants to add depth in defence to avoid an injury crisis.
Declan Rice has played in every league fixture for Arsenal since completing a £105million move from West Ham in the summer, and the North London outfit want to find the England international a permanent partner in the heart of midfield.
Thomas Partey has been injured for much of the season, while Jorginho’s contract is in its final year.
As revealed by Football Insider, Arsenal have an interest in Fulham star Joao Palhinha who has been valued at £50million-plus.
As for Arsenal’s striker situation, Arsenal want to add depth up front to provide competition for Gabriel Jesus.
The Brazilian has scored seven goals in 19 appearances across all competitions this season.
In other news, Douglas Luiz’s head turned by Man City and Arsenal interest
Exclusive: Arsenal three-man Jan shopping list revealed after new talks
Sources: Arsenal three-man January shopping list revealed after new talks
Arsenal have highlighted three positions to improve in the January transfer market, sources have told Football Insider.
It is understood that the Gunners recruitment team have held internal talks over their January strategy, with the club targeting a new centre-back, central midfielder and striker next month.
Mikel Arteta is eager to strengthen his squad in January ahead of Arsenal’s title challenge in the second half of the 2023/24 season.
Arsenal
The Gunners currently sit second in the league table but can return to the top spot if they win their game in hand over West Ham on Thursday evening (28 December).
Arsenal fell just short of the league title last season after missing several key players in the final weeks but want to avoid similar mistakes this season by adding new recruits in January.
The Londoners are targeting three new signings, but arrivals will also depend on the club offloading a handful of players next month to clear the wage bill.
William Saliba and Gabriel have been Arteta’s favoured centre-back pairing this season, but the Arsenal boss wants to add depth in defence to avoid an injury crisis.
Declan Rice has played in every league fixture for Arsenal since completing a £105million move from West Ham in the summer, and the North London outfit want to find the England international a permanent partner in the heart of midfield.
Thomas Partey has been injured for much of the season, while Jorginho’s contract is in its final year.
As revealed by Football Insider, Arsenal have an interest in Fulham star Joao Palhinha who has been valued at £50million-plus.
As for Arsenal’s striker situation, Arsenal want to add depth up front to provide competition for Gabriel Jesus.
The Brazilian has scored seven goals in 19 appearances across all competitions this season.
In other news, Douglas Luiz’s head turned by Man City and Arsenal interest
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