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Arsenal will take part in the FA Cup against Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, while Mikel Arteta is keeping an eye on the transfer market, with the Gunners interested in the moves of Ivan Toney and Amadou Onana.
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Arsenal capitalise on their Premier League fixtures this weekend with their FA Cup clash against Liverpool.
The Gunners welcome Jurgen Klopp to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon and will be aiming to triumph in the fourth round. This will be a tough deal given that the two men are fighting for the Premier League title.
The game will also give Mikel Arteta the chance to give some of his fringe players a sneak peek at potential departures in the January transfer window.
Speaking of transfers, the Gunners are interested in a big deal for Brentford striker Ivan Toney, who is now back in action for the Bees. A new name has also been added to the Gunners’ finalist list, that of Everton midfielder Amadou Onana.
Stay tuned as Mirror Football keeps you up to date with all the latest Arsenal transfer news below…
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One of the players who could leave Arsenal this month is Eddie Nketiah.
The Arsenal youth player fell down the pecking order at the Emirates Stadium. Premier League rivals Crystal Palace have been linked with a move.
According to the Daily Star, the Gunners need to raise around £30m if they want to sell Nketiah.
Arsenal are expected to sign a defender this month as they prioritise a deal for Jeremie Frimpong this summer.
According to German outlet Bild, Arteta wants to add to his fullback options and Frimpong is an option. However, a deal will not be completed in January with Arsenal instead keen to wait until the summer to sign Frimpong.
It is suggested that the former Celtic star has a €40million (£34m) release clause written into his deal but that does not become active until the summer widnow.
Arsenal will reportedly sign Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke if they try to sign a striker this month.
According to the Daily Star, Eddie Nketiah could potentially leave the Emirates Stadium this month. Ivan Toney is among their prime targets.
However, if they fail to reach an agreement, Solanke could be targeted.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has a strong squad ahead of tonight’s clash against Arsenal.
Speaking about the match, he said: “All the players in our team, who are with us in the same dressing room, are fit for the games. That’s right, there’s no doubt about it.
“We have to make sure that we get through, but I cannot, after six days [without a game], rest a player on Sunday for the Wednesday, and definitely not for the [next] Premier League game [against AFC Bournemouth] in 16 days. That makes no sense.
“And pace is something vital. So [against] Arsenal, we passed to pass with everything and we passed to see.
Arsenal are reportedly interested in a move via Fenerbahce star Ferdi Kadioglu this month.
According to HITC, the Gunners are attracted to the defender’s offensive skills. The 24-year-old has made 23 appearances for the team this season and has scored two goals.
We’re a week away from the January move window, but Arsenal are yet to reach an agreement. However, that may soon change.
The Gunners have gained huge momentum when it comes to Ivan Toney, while one of their talented teenagers is being watched through Serie A giants Juventus.
Take a look at all of the latest rumours here
Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus could miss tonight’s clash against Liverpool in the third round of the FA Cup.
According to the Daily Mail, the striker recently suffered a knee injury. Hopefully, this will be a challenge in the long run.
Jesus has noticed his season interrupted by injuries.
Arsenal are reportedly hoping to reach a permanent deal for David Raya despite his rollercoaster ride at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners signed the Brentford stopper on-loan in the summer with a £27m option to buy. Raya has since made a few high-profile errors.
However, according to Sky Sports, the Gunners will activate their permanent option to buy him.
If Arsenal reach an agreement for Brentford star Ivan Toney, he would move to the Emirates in surprising fashion.
The striker made his return to the Bees’ side over the weekend. He was handed a start in an under-23s clash against Southampton and waltzed away woth a hat-trick.
Toney played 75 minutes of the match and his ban from competitive football will end on Jan. 17.
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Arsenal will be in action for the first time this year when they host Liverpool in the FA Cup third round on Sunday.
The Gunners last played on New Year’s Eve when they suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Fulham, but they will be hoping they can get back to winning tactics against the Reds. Arsenal returned to pre-match politeness as Mikel Arteta assesses strength. of a team to be named.
Much of the educational consultation documented on Arsenal’s social media channels and Mirror Football looked at five topics of conversation before the match.
Read all about it here.
Arsenal are tracking River Plate youngster Agustin Ruberto, according to reports.
The 17-year-old was the golden boot winner at last year’s Under-17 World Cup, and a professional deal at his club running through until December 2024. He has already been the subject of interest from a Premier League side, having been pursued by Brighton last year.
Charlie Patiño has long been touted as the next big thing in Arsenal’s academy, however, his long journey may be a lie if some reports are to be believed.
According to TuttoJuve, the Serie A titans have been keeping an eye on Patiño lately while the midfielder is on loan at Swansea City. The 20-year-old is talented, but Arsenal already have a well-prepared midfield.
He is tied to the Emirates until the summer of 2025, but the Gunners could be tempted to part ways before that if there is a chance to cash in on a player that has made less than five first-team appearances.
Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick for Brentford’s B team and the striker sent a reminder to Arsenal about their risk in front of goal.
Toney has been sidelined for more than eight months due to a ban for illegal activities. He will be free to play when the Bees return to Premier League action against Nottingham Forest in a fortnight’s time and has attracted interest in moves despite his absence. of playing time.
The Gunners are believed to be leading the search to sign the Englishman, with manager Mikel Arteta desperate to sign a new striker. Any fears that Toney will need time to regain his form have been dispelled thanks to the striker.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted his side want to add to their account as they contemplate a move for Ivan Toney.
“What they (the strikers) did last year was exceptional and we knew that maintaining those numbers would be incredibly difficult because it was punctual,” Arteta said.
“Not just for us, a one-off in the league. We know that we need all the resources and all those kinds of goals to maintain the level that we want in the league.
“When it comes to those spaces, the timing and the definition of the action (in front of goal) that becomes trickier to coach and certainly to replicate as an action in the game. It’s very tricky but it’s something that we have to improve, especially in the way we have not transformed recent chances into goals.”
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has warned Arsenal that it would take an “unbelievable price” to catch the Bees and sell Ivan Toney.
“The very short answer is yes,” said Frank, when asked if Toney would stay. “He is a Brentford player. He is here, we miss a few offensive players and I cannot see why we should sell him. I would love to have him here for a long time.
“It’s not for me to talk about (an offer), but if I can ever make one, it would have to be at a price, so it will stay here. “
Former Premier League boss David O’Leary has warned that Arsenal are opposed to signing Dominic Calvert-Lewin due to problems.
“I’ve enjoyed it with this guy. I think anyone who watches it won’t question what you’re seeing,” former Arsenal star O’Leary told talkSPORT.
“The most important thing is, how many games are they going to take away from him?I think that’s the doubt that people have. I’ve enjoyed it. Strong in the air, wonderful running ability, works the line well. But the challenge is the amount of play you play.
Juventus have sent scouts to keep an eye on Arsenal youngster Charlie Patiño.
Patino is currently on loan at Swansea City, with TuttoJuve reporting the Serie A giants are keeping a close eye on the midfielder.
His contract with the Gunners runs until the summer of 2025, but appears Juve are now stepping up their interest in him.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has been named the club’s Player of the Month for December.
Odegaard won 42 of the fan votes, ahead of nominees Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.
The Norwegian played every minute of the Gunners’ seven Premier League games last month.
This is his third time winning the award since joining the Gunners, having won the award in March 2021 and April 2023.
Former Arsenal star Adrian Clarke has suggested the Gunners sign Wolves star Pedro Neto.
He told the Handbrake Off Podcast: “Pedro Neto is someone I really like, I think he’s a terrific player at Wolves, injury prone, but when he’s fit and firing, he’s electric either down the middle or out wide, so maybe that’s one to keep an eye on.”
Mikel Arteta has insisted Emile Smith Rowe will get his chance to play this season as he urged the midfielder to remain at the Gunners.
“This is a two-way conversation all the time with players. I love listening to them about how they are feeling, what is the best thing for them, or what they want to do,” Arteta said.
“Because you really have to be aligned with them and how they are feeling and they have to feel important. This is still the biggest part of the season to play now and we have to be patient, and he will have his chances.”
Arsenal have lost Brazilian prodigy Marcos Leonardo and opted for 20-year-old Benfica.
The Gunners were among the many chasing the striker, but he has now signed a five-and-a-half-year contract with Benfica, and the Brazilian is very happy to move to Portugal.
“I’m very satisfied that Benfica chose me and also that they chose Benfica,” said Leonardo. “It’s a big club in Portugal and a lot of Brazilian players have made their call-up here, like Jonas, for example.
“I hope to repeat their feat, score lots of goals, help the team and win lots of titles.”
Kieran Tierney has insisted he will return to Arsenal following his loan spell at Real Sociedad this month.
“I’ve already been asked by a number of people if I’m going to move back to Arsenal now and the answer is no,” he said.
“I’m going to stay here, that’s for sure. The choice is not mine. But the only thing I can say is that I love playing for Real. And I appreciate that very much. “
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We’ll be back in the morning with all the updates on the club’s paints in the January move window as they continue to be connected to Ivan Toney. And we’ll continue to prepare for the FA Cup clash against Liverpool on Sunday.
Arsenal’s north London rivals Tottenham are into the fourth round of the FA Cup after beating Burnley tonight. Fulham have also won through.
The Gunners will try to sign them against Liverpool on Sunday.
FA Cup third round results: Brentford 1-1 Wolves Fulham 1-0 Rotherham Tottenham 1-0 Burnley
In his pre-match press conference Mikel Arteta was also quizzed on whether he would stand in the way of players who wanted to leave Arsenal this month.
“It depends on the team’s situation,” he replied. We want to help players express their feelings, but they also want them to feel like they’re part of a team and an organization that’s been built and planned with them on the team, and you don’t get what you want.
“Maybe they wanted something different six months ago, a new contract or another individual target, so it doesn’t always go your way.”
He also insisted that letting Emilie Smith-Rowe leave this summer was never on the table.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that Arsenal may not be doing business this month, despite being linked with a multitude of players.
In his pre-match press conference on Sunday, the coach asked about the players he was targeting, but his reaction was vague.
“We are open in the transfer market, but the important thing is to get the most out of the players we have,” he said. “We will work with the club to see if there are opportunities and if we have smart options, but first and foremost, we will put the maximum emphasis on the players we have. “
When asked if this could simply mean it won’t be signed, he replied, “It’s a possibility. “
It’s a great FA Cup weekend in London and we’re just talking about Arsenal vs Liverpool in the Emirates.
Three matches have been taking place in the English capital lately.
Latest FA Cup results: Brentford 1-0 WolvesFulham 1-0 Rotherham (HT)Tottenham 0-0 Burnley
Arsenal are tracking River Plate youngster Agustin Ruberto, according to reports.
The 17-year-old was the golden boot winner at last year’s Under-17 World Cup, and a professional deal at his club running through until December 2024. He has already been the subject of interest from a Premier League side, having been pursued by Brighton last year.
Arsenal are being linked with a move for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic.
With the three-figure price tag on Ivan Toney, Mikel Arteta is reportedly looking at other options if he can’t land the striker. And according to widespread reports, the Serie A side would listen to a cash-plus-player proposal.
That could pave the way for youngster Charlie Patino to head to Italy, having already been the subject of interest from Juve. The 20-year-old is currently on loan at Championship side Swansea City.
Arsenal are a huge sum of money for Everton’s Belgian midfielder Amadou Onana.
According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal are reinforcements in midfield this month following Thomas Partey’s injury problems and now they have a technique to sign Onana.
However, the Toffees reportedly exceeded £90 million for the 22-year-old.
West Ham’s Michail Antonio believes Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus is “feeling the pressure” and “overthinking” in front of goal.
The Brazilian foreigner has scored just two goals in 8 Premier League games, which has led to hypotheses about the club’s transfer to Ivan Toney: “I think Jesus committed suicide when he went to Brazil and told them ‘I’m a goal-scoring striker’. a striker who scores,'” Antonio told The Footballer’s Football podcast.
“Right now, he’s feeling pressure from everybody. He’s at Arsenal, he’s coming back from injury and he’s not scoring as much as he used to, other people are talking about it. It’s starting to get into your brain and you feel the pressure. “I want to protect you.
“These things can mess with your mind and those are the things that can easily make him miss the chances that he missed against West Ham because he’s overthinking when the ball’s coming to him instead of instinctively putting his head on it.”
Arsenal fans attending the FA Cup match against Liverpool on Sunday can expect disruption to their journey.
The match will begin at the Emirates at 4:30 p. m. m. , and the club’s online page states: “Please note that the commercial action will cause disruption to the London Undergcircular following our FA Cup Third Circular match.
“It is not expected to be disrupted before the start, but the tube will be reduced from 17:00, no Piccadilly line will run after the adjustment and other nearby tubes will end at 20:00. London Overground, Elizabeth Line, National Rail Bus and buses are not on strike, but some will be busier than before and may be affected by station closures.
“There will also be no National Rail service to Finsbury Park on the Kings Cross/Moorgate and Peterborough/Letchworth Stevenage/Hertford North lines. This is due to the planned works. “
Nicolas Pépé may have an important role to play for Côte d’Ivoire this month as the hosts battle for Africa Cup of Nations glory, but the winger’s long track record in the club position remains uncertain.
Arsenal’s record-breaking signing joined Trabzonspor over the summer after falling out of favour in north London, but has inspired Turkey, with Gazzetta dello Sport (via Daily Cannon) reporting that AC Milan are interested.
Further impressive performances in his home country could see the interest ramp up. Cote d’Ivoire have been drawn against Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau in the group stage.
Mikel Arteta has explained why Thomas Partey has been part of Ghana’s Africa Cup of Nations squad by posting a somber update on the midfielder’s fitness.
“It was a matter of common sense,” the Spaniard said. “I had a long-term injury. He wanted to be with his national team, but he is still a long way from preparing for the team and he did not achieve it. It makes sense for him to get involved. “
Brentford appear resigned to losing Ivan Toney with the club yet to even engage in new contract talks amid interest from Arsenal.
The forward is set to return having served a lengthy gambling ban but only has 18 months left on his deal in west London. It is the same contract Toney signed when he joined from Peterborough four years ago and the Bees, whilst determined to retain him this month, appear ready to accept his departure.
The Daily Mail reports that the two sides failed to succeed at the negotiating table, leading to the conclusion that Brentford agreed a very likely exit this summer, with the Gunners among those linked with a mega monetary move for the future.
Thomas Frank has previously confessed that the Bees will sell their biggest assets for the right price. David Raya was allowed to leave for Arsenal, initially on loan, with the club expecting to offload him for a notable profit next summer.
Read the full story HERE.
Jurgen Klopp admits it is “not possible” for Liverpool to play with the same gusto as Mohamed Salah with the Egyptian now absent.
Jurgen Klopp will be without Dominik Szoboszlai for Liverpool’s next two games after revealing he has suffered a hamstring injury.
Ahead of this weekend’s FA Cup third-round clash against Premier League rivals Arsenal, the Liverpool manager made it clear that Szoboszlai had suffered a hamstring injury and would miss the match, as well as the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Fulham. .
In his pre-match press conference, the German said: “It’s an injury. Muscles, hamstrings. We’ll have to see. Dom is very positive, he doesn’t have a lot of pain, but there is no chance for Sunday. Not by Wednesday. Then we’ll see. ” Let’s see. After that, I hope maybe he’ll come back, but we don’t know. “
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Kieran Tierney has made it clear that he will end his loan spell at Real Sociedad to return to Arsenal this month.
Zinchenko has struggled desperately at left-back in recent weeks, while Tomiyasu has been unavailable due to injury and has since flown to the Asian Cup with Japan. As a result, Mikel Arteta’s men are looking carefully at the left-back, hinting that Tierney may be called upon to help.
Tierney has since commented on the rumours, saying: “I’ve already been asked by a number of people if I’m going to move back to Arsenal now and the answer is no. I’m going to stop by to stay here, that’s for sure. As for staying here, longer here, the resolution is not mine. “
Jorrel Hato has already admitted that it would be a “dream” to follow in the footsteps of former Ajax teammate Jurrien Timber in his summer move to Arsenal.
Hato, 17, has been one of Ajax’s most consistent players this season after breaking into the first team following Timber’s departure and is already beginning to attract interest from Europe’s elite.
The talented teenage defender, who been likened to Timber due to his versatility, is capable of playing as a centre-back or a left-back. And after playing every minute of every match for Ajax this season, Hato has emerged as a target for Arsenal as Mikel Arteta maps out plans to reinforce his defence for the long-term.
Speaking earlier this season, Hato spoke about Timber following his move to Arsenal and admitted that he dreams of following in his footsteps and moving to the Premier League. He told ELF Voetbal in October: “Unfortunately, [Timber] was seriously injured in his first match. Premier League match for Arsenal, but he is still young and has a long glittering career ahead of him.
“In any case, the move to Arsenal is glorious for him. It’s also my dream to do something like this one day, but I realize I still have a long way to go.
Brentford manager Thomas Frank told Arsenal to look for a new striker in January, insisting his club did not want to sell the Gunners’ most sensible target, Ivan Toney.
Toney, 27, will soon have to return to play following his eight-month ban from football after being charged with 262 breaches of the FA’s gambling restrictions. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is so desperate to sign the former Newcastle striker that he is even willing to abandon plans to set up a defensive canopy in favour of doing everything he can for Toney to save his Premier League title chase.
It has also been suggested that Liverpool and Manchester United will buy the 27-year-old, but Frank “doesn’t see why” Brentford would sell, despite claims of an initial value of £100m. He was asked how much it would cost the Bees. On letting Toney go, the Danish manager replied: “If I’m ever allowed to propose that, and it’s not for me to say yes or no, it’s Phil [Giles, director of football] or Matthew. [Benham, owner] – it would have to be awesome, that’s why he’s staying here. “
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Piers Morgan believes Arsenal are missing Granit Xhaka’s physicality in midfield. Xhaka, 31, was allowed to join Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen during the summer. “Arsenal are being bullied by teams who’ve realised our midfield/attack is very skilful, but physically weak,” Morgan, who supports Arsenal, wrote on X on New Year’s Eve.
“We want more muscle. Arsenal are a pale imitation of last year’s boastful team. . . You can’t lose to Aston Villa, West Ham and Fulham in the 3-week area and still win the Premier League. It’s over before we even get to 2024. “
Bukayo Saka will have been left “embarrassed” by Arsenal seeking more protection for the player, claims Chris Sutton.
The Gunners have raised the matter with the Premier League’s refereeing body as part of a normal conversation with Saka, one of the most offending players in the top flight. Only two Americans have been gunned down more than the English winger.
Arsenal are concerned that opposing players will see their first challenge as a kind of free-kick, before being booked for the second. The Gunners need the first serious challenge against Saka to result in a yellow card, which they hope will have a deterrent effect. .
Sutton, however, believes the North Londoners have not helped the player. He said on the It’s All Kicking Off podcast: “I think Bukayo Saka will be a little embarrassed by the situation. It’s a compliment, rarely like that, that players need to come up to you and kick you?I don’t think Arsenal, I don’t know what they’re thinking there and where they’re going with that. Ridiculous. “
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Brentford will ask for £100m if they want to share tactics with Ivan Toney in January, according to The Independent. Last season’s top scorer is still close to a competitive return for the Bees as his suspension comes to an end. However, Thomas Frank’s long-suffering team could take advantage of their goals in the second part of the season.
The Bees are already injured with Bryan Mbeumo, while Yoane Wissa is part of the DR Congo’s Africa Cup of Nations squad. That leaves them soft on offense, and it looks like it would take a very large sum to get Toney out in January.
Chelsea could rival Arsenal for the England international, who scored 20 league goals last season. However, the same report suggests that Mauricio Pochettino’s side would like to raise around £160 million by selling players to fund a deal.
Arsenal have started talks over the option to withdraw Marquinhos from his loan spell at Nantes. The Brazilian winger signed for France on a one-year contract, but has so far played 149 minutes in Ligue 1.
The former Sao Paulo star joined Arsenal from the Brazilian club in 2022 and scored a goal and a handball on his debut for the Gunners in the Europa League. However, with Premier League minutes hard to come by, he spent part of last season on loan at league side Norwich City.
Now, Marquinhos is “a problem” for Nantes, according to coach Jocelyn Gourvennec, after expressing his preference to participate in the CONMEBOL pre-Olympic tournament with Brazil. While Nantes are set to bring in reinforcements such as Benie Traoré and Tino Kadewere, South America’s characteristics may be even more limited.
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Jorell Hato is Arsenal’s newest move-related defensive ability. The Ajax youngster may be the second star of the Amsterdam club to arrive in north London in quick succession, following the Gunners’ summer rush for Jurrien Timber.
Although Ajax hasn’t had the most productive season, it has been a standout crusade for Hato. The teenager became his club’s youngest captain last season, at just 17 years old, and is already in high demand.
While Arsenal’s links are gathering pace, a summer switch looks more likely than a January swoop. Even so, Mirror Football has taken a closer look at the youngster ahead of a potential move to the Premier League.
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Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is aiming for the Premier League Goal of the Month award in December.
The Norwegian’s goal against Wolves, which he finished off from a team move, put him in the fight.
Odegaard is one of eight nominees for December’s award, along with former Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck for his goal for Brighton against Crystal Palace.