Express Sport rounds up the latest Arsenal transfer news and gossip (Image: GETTY)
are in danger of slipping away from the Premier League title race unless they can add some extra quality in the January transfer window.The north Londoners have drawn three of their last six matches and currently trail by six points, having played an extra game. Injuries to the likes of , Ben White and Ethan Nwaneri have done little to help their cause. is yet to welcome any January signings but the Gunners have been linked with a host of big names from the and across Europe.Express Sport rounds up the latest transfer news and gossip…
Alexander Isak might be too expensive for Arsenal to sign this month (Image: GETTY)
Mikel Arteta plots £100m bid
have only spent nine figures on a single player once before, with Declan Rice commanding a club-record fee when he joined from West Ham United two years ago.That could be about to change, with reporting that a new striker could become the next player to join for a transfer fee in excess of £100million.It is said that are prepared to loosen their purse strings to boost their hopes of winning the title next season.However, the report adds that it would take some ‘creativity’ in the market to justify huge transfer fees being spent.
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Two strikers on shortlist
The same report states that have identified two main striker targets to pursue at the end of the season.Alexander Isak remains a player of significant interest but a January move is expected to be out of reach, with said to be demanding £150m for his signature.As a result, the Gunners will need to wait until the summer to stand any chance of bringing him to the Emirates Stadium.Benjamin Sesko is also thought to be on their shortlist, with having already done plenty of groundwork on the possibility of a move.
Juventus deal could be hijacked
have also been tipped to strengthen in defence with Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo among their reported targets.Juventus are currently leading the race to sign him, according to , but the Gunners are said to be keeping a close eye on developments.The report claims they are ‘willing to bid strongly’ in order to secure Araujo’s signature ahead of the Italian giants.Barcelona, meanwhile, are looking to tie him down to a new contract but the player is said to be worried about a lack of regular minutes.