arsenal A January loan offer for a former player is now being considered Manchester City The player is not stable at his current club and may leave before the deadline.

Mikel Arteta hints at potential January signing for Arsenal

gunners boss Mikel Arteta There are constant hints that winter might come once or twice, but much depends on the opportunities available to them.

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The Gunners have joined Juventus in the race for his signature.

Although Arsenal’s biggest concern right now is the injured Bukayo Saka – who is expected to be out until March – the club will not be forced into any form of panic buying.

Arteta insists priority is to make the most of current options. However, the Spaniard also stated that they are very keen on the transfer market and Arsenal remain alert to any potential opportunities to upgrade the team.

“Let’s see. If there’s an opportunity we’ll consider it.” explain Arteta on New Year’s Day. “Let’s see how we get there. Hopefully the team will be healthier than it is now, but who knows?

“If we need to do something we are ready, we have the ability to do something but the transfer window is very tricky and difficult to control. The opportunities are very limited but we will be there.”

Paris Saint-Germain striker Lee Kang-in could become Arsenal transfer target The Ligue 1 champions would be willing to let their Asian star leave on a half-season loan with the option to buy him outright in the summer, but as things stand, Luis Enrique’s side have given no indication of what might be possible (The Athletic).

Surprisingly, reports from Spain indicate that Arsenal want Barcelona defender Ronald Araujothey are prepared to make a bid, even if their centre-back options are not a real concern right now.

Another surprising rumor coming out of Spain is Arsenal’s apparent renewed interest in the former Aston Villa and Manchester City midfielder Douglas LewisThe club made several bids for 2022 players, but all ended in vain.

Arsenal considering January loan move for Douglas Luiz

Former sporting director Edu Gaspar made three offers to the Brazilian at the time – the largest totaling £25m – but it was not enough to sell Aston Villa (ESPN).

Since then, Luis joined Serie A heavyweight team Juventus. £42 million The deal with Villa last summer. The 26-year-old headed to Turin in a part-exchange deal with Enzo Barencia and Samuel Illing-Junior both opting the other way, but his time at Juventus was not It didn’t quite go to plan and he can now return to Turin. this Premier League.

According to Spanish media reports, Arsenal interested in signing Luiz on loan from Juventus in Januaryeven though they already have quality midfield options in his position.

They are said to join other top English sides – Fulham, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur – in what could become a very interesting transfer saga if reports of Luiz’s potential exit start to heat up further. .

“He performed less than we expected but we are talking about a strong player,” Villa sporting director said Monkey Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport about Luiz.

“Some people show their style as soon as they arrive, while others take time. Patience is needed, but Douglas’ quality is undisputed. He will become important for Juve.”

“He’s a playmaker and every ball that comes out of him counts: he played 90 per cent of the games with us last year. He’s decisive.”