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Arsenal transfer news LIVE: £18m Callum Wilson alert, Kyle Walker-Peters linked, Martin Zubimendi update, Ivan Toney to stay at Brentford
Amadou Onana hopes fading as Arsenal find out asking price
Victor Osimhen has made decision on future
Toney set to stay at Brentford despite Arsenal interest
Arsenal to miss out on Dutch starlet
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Updated: 16:20, 26 Jan 2024
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The Gunners are challenging for the Premier League title once again this season but they are still eyeing improvements to their squad.
Mikel Arteta will be out to address his strikers' goalscoring issues while injuries have plagued the defence.
It looks set to be an active January at the Emirates with plenty of outgoing and incomings in North London.
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By Joe Brophy
Soar note
Galatasaray are reportedly interested in signing Cedric Soares this month.
football.london claims that the Turkish champions have emerged as contenders for the 32-year-old's signature.
The report adds that Besiktas have also been in talks with Arsenal over Cedric, but now Galatasaray have thrown their hat in the ring as they may lose former Gunners target Sacha Boey this window.
‘Some things are out of our control’
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has addressed Callum Wilson’s future amid speculation linking him with Arsenal.
Howe said: "It's been a strange one. A lot of speculation and a lot of it unfounded.
"From our side, he's a huge part of what we do. We're desperate to get our two strikers fit again. There's no part of me that wants to lose him.
"In every conversation, he's 100 per cent committed. No part of him is looking elsewhere.
"He's got big ambitions and we want to keep him here. But some things are out of our control.
"The club is acting with the long-term interests of the club and they have to. Let's see what happens."
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TODAY, 13:57
By Marc Williams
Toney race heats up
Manchester United have reportedly entered the race to sign Arsenal target Ivan Toney this summer.
Arsenal and Chelsea are both keen to land the Brentford striker at the end of the season with the 27-year-old expected to stay put this month.
The Athletic claim United are now closely monitoring Toney's situation too and could make a big-money move in the summer.
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Lineker backs Osimhen for Arsenal
Gary Lineker has backed in-demand Napoli star Victor Osimhen to join Arsenal this summer if he does move to the Premier League.
Asked who he would join in England if he was Osimhen, Lineker told the Rest is Football podcast: "I think I’d look at it and I’d go, at the moment, Arsenal.
“I would say, Arsenal are probably a centre-forward away from winning things.
“Chelsea are a centre-forward away from becoming competitive again. Manchester United are a centre-forward away from improving, but they’ve still got a long way to go.
“If I were him, you want to go somewhere where you think you’re going to win things.”
Klopp leaving Liverpool
Huge news has just broken from Arsenal’s Premier League rivals Liverpool that Jurgen Klopp is leaving the club at the end of the season.
The Reds have confirmed the shock news today with the German saying he is ‘running out of energy’ and has decided to step down.
Klopp said: “I can understand that it’s a shock for a lot of people in this moment, when you hear it for the first time, but obviously I can explain it – or at least try to explain it.
“I love absolutely everything about this club, I love everything about the city, I love everything about our supporters, I love the team, I love the staff. I love everything. But that I still take this decision shows you that I am convinced it is the one I have to take.
“It is that I am, how can I say it, running out of energy. I have no problem now, obviously, I knew it already for longer that I will have to announce it at one point, but I am absolutely fine now. I know that I cannot do the job again and again and again and again.
“After the years we had together and after all the time we spent together and after all the things we went through together, the respect grew for you, the love grew for you and the least I owe you is the truth – and that is the truth.”
You can read more details here.
Rowe your boat
RB Leipzig are reportedly keen on a loan deal to bring Arsenal's versatile midfielder Emile Smith Rowe back to the club.
The 23-year-old spent the second half of the 2018/19 season on loan at Leipzig, with injuries limiting him to just three Bundesliga appearances.
And having fallen down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta, The Sun have stated that the Germans are keeping tabs on his situation and are eyeing another loan with a view to a permanent switch.
However, it appears unlikely he will be leaving the Emirates this month, as talkSPORT previously reported he wanted to fight for his place at Arsenal having decided against a loan move to West Ham. Arteta also remains a huge fan of the player.
Wilson alert
Arsenal have reportedly been alerted to the possibility of signing Newcastle striker Callum Wilson on the cheap this month.
Newcastle need to raise funds to balance their books and stay in line with the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules.
As such, the London Evening Standard report that England ace Wilson could be sold for as little as £18million before the January transfer window shuts.
It is said Arsenal have been told about his availability while Chelsea and Manchester United have also be contacted regarding the 31-year-old.
Wilson has scored 46 goals in 102 games for Newcastle.
Where there's a Wil
Darren Bent says he is surprised that Arsenal aren't tempted by a move for Callum Wilson this month.
The Newcastle man is in the final 18 months of his contract and could be available for between £18million and £20million in the final days of the transfer window.
Speaking on talkSPORT Drive, Bent said: "For £20million you’d think a lot of people would be in for him, right?”"
Asked if he’d have him at Arsenal, Bent added: “For £20million? 100 per cent.
"If he’s fully, yeah (he would start), because he scores more goals than the other two. That’s just a fact.”
Cold Palmer25TH JAN 2024
Darren Bent has been left stunned after Chelsea star Cole Palmer was compared to a key member of Arsenal's legendary Invincibles side.
The ex-Tottenham striker - a known Gunners fan - couldn't believe what he was hearing after the attacking midfielder was likened to Dennis Bergkamp by a caller.
Speaking on talkSPORT Drive, Chelsea fan Nick said: "Cole Palmer is just one of those players that comes along - forget that I'm a Chelsea fan - I'm an England fan too.
"He's just one of those special players that comes along not very often, and I hate to use hyperbole, but I just think… Dennis Bergkamp."
Without even giving the caller a chance to give his reasoning, Bent interjected: "Yeah, you went too far. You ruined it. You ruined the call!
"The call sounded incredible until you said that!"
Havertz signing cost Arsenal
Earlier today, talkSPORT host Gabby Agbonlahor blamed Mikel Arteta for costing Arsenal the Premier League title this season.
In a discussion about who the top-flight title race is between, Agbonlahor ruled the Gunners due to the signing of Kai Havertz.
You can read the full story below...
Arteta told he 'cost Arsenal the Premier League title' with transfer decision
Partey returns
Thomas Partey is back in training for Arsenal after missing three months of action due to a thigh injury.
The Gunners midfielder has been absent for 11 Premier League games but is now closing in on a return.
Partey's future has been questioned this month with Juventus and Saudi Arabia clubs interested in signing him.
However, he looks set to stay at the Emirates and play a key part in Mikel Arteta's squad for the remainder of the season.
Welcome back, Thomas 🙌 pic.twitter.com/0pK7jTjgdD
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 25, 2024
Sales needed for Onana move
Financial Fair Play rules seem to be what is preventing Arsenal from making a move for Amadou Onana this month.
The Gunners are concerned that spending £50million on the Belgian would see them breach FFP regulations.
Therefore, they would need to sell first before approaching Everton for Onana and reports claim sales are being considered.
If Mikel Arteta decides to get rid of one or two of his players late in the window, that could open up a chance to swoop.
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25TH JAN 2024, 13:12
By Jack Johnson
Zirkzee update
Arsenal and Manchester United have both been linked to Joshua Zirkzee during this transfer window.
Neither side have made an approach though, with a move in the summer seeming more likely.
There have also been reports claiming that the Bologna striker has a release clause of £34million.
Ben Jacobs has given an update on the situation, writing: “Arsenal and Man United are both tracking the Dutch forward with a view to the summer.
“There remains some confusion over Zirkzee’s summer release clause, but Bologna director Marco Di Vaio insists it is ‘only valid for Bayern.’
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Garlick geon
Arsenal have announced that Director of Football Operations, Richard Garlick, will become the club's Managing Director in the summer.
Garlick will step into the role when Chief Executive Officer, Vinai Venkatesham, leaves the Gunners.
Speaking about his appointment, he said: “Since joining Arsenal in 2021, I’ve had the privilege to be involved with almost every aspect of this incredible club.
"I’m excited to take us forward in my new role as we move into the next phase of delivering the vision of our owners, Stan and Josh.
“I’d like to thank the Board for the support they’ve given me, and Edu for his support as I pursued this opportunity. I’d also like to thank Vinai for his leadership and contribution to the club over the last 14 years.
“I look forward to continuing to work with them all as I transition into this new role and drive the club forward.”
We’re pleased to announce our Director of Football Operations, Richard Garlick, will take the role of Arsenal’s Managing Director in summer 2024.
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 25, 2024
25TH JAN 2024, 11:13
By Jack Johnson
'Arteta has cost Arsenal the title'
talkSPORT's Gabby Agbonlahor has accused Mikel Arteta of costing Arsenal the title by signing Kai Havertz.
Speaking on Breakfast this morning, Agbonlahor said: "The biggest thing that Arsenal fans are still annoyed with, and Arteta will regret, is spending a lot of his transfer budget on Havertz.
"For me, he wasn't the answer. £65million that they could have had available now for a striker and for Toney.
"That's going to cost them. They have Vieira and Smith Rowe who are probably better than Havertz in the same position.
"Arteta has cost Ars
By Jack Johnson
Zubimendi latest
Arsenal's pursuit of Martin Zubimendi is only just beginning.
The Real Sociedad midfielder is a target for Mikel Arteta but a January move looks to be complicated.
And transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has given an update on the situation between the player and the Gunners.
He said: “Zubimendi is a player that is really appreciated, for sure.
"But I would also include Bayern Munich in the shortlist of clubs interested in Zubimendi for the summer transfer window.
"In January it is really complicated because of the cost of the deal, which is around £52m, the value of the release clause for Zubimendi.
"But it is also complicated on a personal point of view for Zubimendi because he’s a big Real Sociedad fan, not just a fantastic player.
"He wants to keep going with the club, especially with this big opportunity to play in the round of 16 of the Champions League.”
By Jack Johnson
KWP links
Arsenal are said to have an eye on signing Kyle Walker-Peters late in the January window.
The Gunners have Ben White, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Cedric Soares as right-back options, however, the latter two's future has been questioned.
And Southampton's Walker-Peters has emerged as a potential target.
It could be a hard deal to pull off though with Sainst manager Russell Martin sending a warning to interested clubs.
Martin said: “I spoke to Kyle. I also know his agent really well. There’s been no conversation at all about him wanting to leave.
“He’s in such a good place. I think he’s enjoying himself. It would take a lot of money to prise him away.”
Kiwior stays
Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior has quashed reports that he is set to leave the club this month.
Kiwior has been linked to a return to the Serie A with AC Milan, however, he has denied that any talks have taken place.
Speaking to Super Express, he said: "It’s definitely nice and I’m glad there’s interest in me.
"But I focus on what is now. Besides, there have been no talks with me yet."
The Polish international's agent Pawel Zimoczyk also commented on the links to Milan.
He said: "Kuba is an Arsenal player. There are no signs that they want to get rid of him and I don’t think anything will happen in the winter window."
Cedric free to leave
Arsenal are allowing Cedric Soares to leave the club this month, according to football.london.
The defender's contract runs out this summer but the Gunners want to receive some cash for him rather than seeing him leave for free.
Cedric is attracting interest from Turkey but there has been no progress in any possible deals so far.
If a club is to make an acceptable offer for the right-back, Mikel Arteta won't stand in his way.
By Jack Johnson
Trouble for Tierney?
Kieran Tierney hasn't had the best time on loan at Real Sociedad this season and it might be about to get worse.
The Spanish side have signed left-back Javi Galan on loan from Atletico Madrid.
It could see Tierney's game time limited even more and that will concern Arsenal who want to see him in action more often.
The Gunners will be keeping their eye on any developments in their defender's situation.
Tavares wants Marseille move
Nuno Tavares is keen on returning to Marseille on a permanent basis with the French side interested, according to RMC Sport.
The left-back spent last season in Ligue 1 but is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest this campaign.
Arsenal are reported to be open to selling Tavares and his former club are considering making an offer.
One issue though, would be that the Gunners don't have a recall option on his loan deal meaning Forest would have to agree to terminate it first.
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24TH JAN 2024, 11:56
No movement on Martin
Arsenal's move for Martin Zubimendi does not seem to be happening this month.
The Real Sociedad midfielder is reported to be a target for the Gunners as they look to bolster their midfield.
However, Marca report that Zubimendi has held no talks with the Premier League side.
He also played 90 minutes in the Spanish side's Copa del Rey clash last night, which isn't a good sign for Arsenal.
Onana hopes fading
Arsenal's hopes of signing Amadou Onana have dipped due to Everton's asking price of £50million.
Reports in Belgium claim that the Gunners won't be able to secure a deal for Onana this month due to concerns over Financial Fair Play.
The 22-year-old is a target for Mikel Arteta but he will likely be forced to wait until the summer to get his man.
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24TH JAN 202
Osimhen latest
Victor Osimhen revealed yesterday that he has already made his mind up over his Napoli future.
That will have sparked rumours over a move to the Premier League with Arsenal one of the teams linked.
Mikel Arteta is keen to bring in a new striker and Osimhen could be a perfect option for the Gunners.
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