Meanwhile, the Gunners are interested in Jude Bellingham. Elsewhere, acclaimed transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has said that the north London side have held talks to sign Joao Felix.

On that note, here’s a look at the key Arsenal transfer stories as on January 4, 2023:

Arsenal admire Jude Bellingham

Arsenal are interested in Jude Bellingham, according to The Athletic via Caught Offside.

The English midfielder is a wanted man at the moment, with clubs around the continent ready to battle for his signature. The 19-year-old has been exceptional for Borussia Dortmund recently and also has his suitors drooling after a superb 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign with England in Qatar.

The Gunners are among the clubs charmed by his qualities and harbour a desire to see him at the Emirates.

Arteta’s team are flying high this season, but Bellingham could take them to a whole new level. However, the north London side are unlikely to win the race for the player, with Liverpool and Real Madrid the favourites for his signature.

Moreover, the player’s €150 million valuation might also make him off limits for Arteta. The Englishman has appeared 22 times for BvB this season across competitions, registering nine goals and three assists.

Gunners have held Joao Felix talks, says Fabrizio Romano

Arsenal have been in touch with Joao Felix’s agent Jorge Mendes over a possible move, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Portuguese forward continues to be linked with an exit from Wanda Metropolitano after falling out of favour under Diego Simeone. The Gunners have been monitoring him with interest for a while.

In his column for Caught Offside, Romano said that the club’s main focus is on Mykhaylo Mudryk at the moment.

Romano added that the north London side reckon a move for Felix is too expensive right now.

Arteta is eager to bolster his attack this month to boost his side’s Premier League title quest.

Laura Woods hails Mikel Arteta’s Martin Odegaard decision

Sky Sports presenter Laura Woods has lavished praise on Arteta for signing Martin Odegaard as well as handing him the armband. The Norwegian midfielder has been in outstanding form for Arsenal this season and has also impressed with his leadership on the pitch.

Speaking to talkSPORT, Woods paid tribute to ‘special player’ Odegaard.

She added:

The 24-year-old has amassed seven goals and five assists in 22 games across competitions for the north London side this season.

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