Arsenal will be boosted by the return of Gabriel and Thomas Partey to the squad, but Mikel Arteta is still looking to strengthen his side in January. Arteta has said that there could be more departures at Arsenal than new signings, as the club look determined to clear out the deadwood.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at the latest Arsenal transfer news on 3rd January’ 21:
William Saliba desperate to leave Arsenal to get more game-time
Arsenal defender William Saliba is reportedly ready to leave the club this month, as he is yet to play a game for Mikel Arteta’s side.
According to Canal Plus, the young Frenchman could be willing to take a pay-cut to secure a move away from Arsenal. Clubs from England, France, Holland and Germany are all interested in the defender. However, it is still not clear whether Arsenal want to sell Saliba or just loan him out till the end of the season.
Mesut Ozil’s Arsenal future still in doubt
Mikel Arteta has had his say on whether Mesut Ozil will return to the Arsenal squad once the transfer window closes. The German midfielder was left out of Arsenal’s Premier League and Europa League squads at the beginning of the season and has not played a single minute of football in any competition.
Mikel Arteta had this to say about the German’s situation:
Mesut Ozil has been linked with moves to Turkey and USA, but the World Cup winner is determined to see out his contract with Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta rules out Isco signing
Mikel Arteta has pulled the plug on Arsenal’s pursuit of Real Madrid midfielder Isco.
The Spanish midfielder looks to be on his way out of the Bernabeu during this window, with Arsenal strongly linked with the player since December.
However, according to AS, Arteta seems to have changed his mind about Isco after the emergence of Emile Smith-Rowe.
The young Englishman has put in impressive performances with the senior team, and the Arsenal boss seems like he could keep his faith in the youngster.
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