Express Sport brings you the latest Arsenal transfer news (Image: Getty)
‘s title bid is in danger of falling apart unless they make vital additions this winter. are six points ahead with a game in hand and storming to victory with less than half of the season remaining.
Outgoings are almost inevitable this summer as a number of senior contracts are set to expire. This month could have more to do with the players is able to bring in, with a new winger high on his wish list.
One player could still be on his way out of the Emirates Stadium, having been frozen out entirely.
Here, Express Sport takes you through a round-up of the latest transfer news…
Nico Williams deal-breaker
Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams is a long-term target of ‘s, and his stock soared during a superb Euro 2024 tournament with victors Spain. He has not set the world alight this campaign, with only four goal contributions in 17 La Liga matches, but the 22-year-old remains a player Arteta would love to call upon as an option out wide.
On paper, Williams’ appears reasonable. His international partner in crime, Lamine Yamal, would cost several times that much. But there is a catch which would hurt the Gunners.
According to , the entirety of that fee would need to be paid up front, in one lump sum, denying the chance to get creative with their finances and protect their PSR position. As a result, a move is deemed more likely in the summer.
Lee Kang-in has emerged as a transfer target for Arsenal (Image: Getty)
PSG name asking price
An alternative wide option, in case a move for Williams does not work out, has emerged in Paris Saint-Germain star Lee Kang-in. The 23-year-old is a regular under Luis Enrique, but he would reportedly be open to a new challenge.
are said to be well aware of the South Korean international, who has scored six Ligue 1 goals this season. But PSG want to double their money 18 months after signing Lee from Mallorca, setting his asking price at .
to Celtic latest
Celtic are in talks to re-sign four-and-a-half years after the full-back left Glasgow to sign for . Tierney has made two Gunners appearances since the start of last season, having spent 2023/24 on loan at Real Sociedad, and his contract will expire in six months’ time.
The Hoops have reportedly held talks over a pre-contract agreement with Tierney, although it is unclear whether that would involve him heading north of the border immediately or waiting until the end of the season.
legend Martin Keown is expecting the 27-year-old to make way. “One wishes him well, in terms of his fitness,” Keown told talkSPORT. “He had a very difficult time in the summer, didn’t he? He pulled his hamstring and was out for six months, so let’s hope he is fit and well. He probably will be leaving the club.”