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Arsenal’s need for a new striker has increased over the last few weeks.
Mikel Arteta’s side have not only struggled in front of goal but they have also lost two of their attacking players to long term injuries this season.
Although Bukayo Saka will come back from his injury in a month or two, Gabriel Jesus has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Kai Havertz is the only striker at the club right now and his poor form in front of goal has been a cause of huge concern for the Gunners.
Transfer news specialist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the Gunners have contacted clubs throughout Europe to ask about the availability of attackers.
Romano has reported that Arteta’s side have made multiple enquiries to sign a new striker this month.
He said:
“Arsenal are working on the striker position. Mikel Arteta already confirmed that Arsenal are working for a new addition.
“And I can tell you that also in the last 24-48 hours, there were many calls from Arsenal to ask about situations of important players around Europe.
“So Arsenal are exploring opportunities for the striker position, let’s see what they will be able to do. But for sure, Arsenal are looking at that. So work in progress.”
Mikel Arteta wants a new striker at Arsenal this month
Arsenal have been linked with some of the biggest names in football including Benjamin Sesko, Dusan Vlahovic and Viktor Gyokeres.
Sesko’s agent has denied reports of a move in the January transfer window but Gyokeres is still a possibility.
Another name linked with a move to the Gunners is Brentford attacker Yoane Wissa, who has managed to score 11 goals in the league so far this season.
Arteta is confident of wrapping up a deal for a new attacker and someone who could provide them edge in the title race in the second half of the season.
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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is looking to make new signings at the club.
The Red Devils have had a disastrous season in the league and they have spent most of the time in the bottom half of the league table.
They have even changed managers after sacking Erik ten Hag and appointing Amorim but their struggles have still continued.
Their FA Cup win against Arsenal and league results against Manchester City and Liverpool have shown signs of improvement but they have a long way to go to save their season.
One of the players that they have been chasing is Paris Saint-Germain left-back Nuno Mendes.
The Portugal international defender imagined himself at Man United after his contract talks stalled with PSG but now the transfer saga has taken a surprise twist.
According to L’Equipe, there has been a stunning U-turn in the future of the PSG star, who is now looking likely to sign a new deal at the club.
The defender has played under Amorim at Sporting Lisbon and the Man United boss was keen to bring him to Old Trafford as they desperately need a left sided defender.
Man United would have change their transfer plans now
Mendes wanted to leave the club after not receiving the terms he wanted in the new contract and that encouraged the Red Devils to sign him but there has been a remarkable twist in the tale and he is now leaning towards staying at the French club.
The PSG star has 18 months left on his current contract at the club and PSG are now confident that they have won the race to extend his stay.
PSG boss Luis Enrique has been mentioned as the reason in the report who has managed to change the mind of the defender.
Man United would now have to explore the market for different options. A new left-back is needed at the club as they are finally looking to replace Luke Shaw, who has spent most of the season on the sidelines with an injury.
The Premier League giants have deployed Diogo Dalot at left-back this season due to the lack of options in the squad.
Another left-back linked with a move to Man United is Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez but he prefers a move to their Premier League rivals Liverpool.
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Liverpool have not had the luck like their Premier League rivals in the transfer windows recently.
They failed to sign their top transfer target in the summer which was Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
Their only arrival in the summer was Federico Chiesa and even in the January transfer window, they have not made moves for any player which has upset the fans at Anfield.
In a short period of time at the club, manager Arne Slot has already proved his credentials as a manager and the general belief around the club is that the Dutchman deserves backing from the club in the transfer market.
The Premier League leaders have been unable to do that so far and with just two weeks remaining in the transfer window to shut down, it appears that they will do their major business in the summer transfer window.
They have already initiated talks with one of their transfer targets ahead of a move at the end of the season.
According to TZ, Liverpool have started informal talks with Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich over a move in the summer transfer window.
Although the Bundesliga giants are involved in talks to extend his contract at the club, the report has claimed that Liverpool still believe they can bring the player to the club and they have made their move.
Joshua Kimmich can be highly useful for Liverpool
Kimmich, who won the Champions League with Bayern in 2019/20, is a versatile player who can play in the midfield as well as a right-back.
The reason why Liverpool are going after him is because of his quality, experience and his versatility.
Ryan Gravenberch has played a lot of football this season and it is clear to see that the Reds need depth in that position.
Kimmich could also become an option to play as a right-back for the club, who may have to enter the market soon for a new player in that position due to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s constant links with Real Madrid.
The Germany international player is experienced at the top level and his injury record has been impressive over the years, with the player only missing 17 matches due to injuries.
If Slot can manage to bring Kimmich to the club, he could be one of their best signings in recent times due to his quality and experience.
His winning mentality is also going to help the club in crucial situations and his presence can provide them edge over their rivals in the league.
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Manchester United are keen on signing the Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres.
The 25-year-old is reportedly on the radar of Arsenal as well, but a report from the Independent claims that Manchester United are hopeful of getting the deal done.
The report states that Manchester United have a good relationship with the Portuguese club and the striker would love to work with Ruben Amorim once again. The former Sporting CP manager managed to get the best out of the player during his time in Portugal and it is no surprise that the player is keen on a reunion.
The striker has a £100 million release clause in his contract and Manchester United are expected to make their move for him at the end of the season. They need a prolific goalscorer and he could prove to be a huge upgrade on someone like Joshua Zirkzee, who is still getting to grips with English football.
Arsenal eyeing Gyokeres move
Meanwhile, Arsenal are keen on the player as well. They need to find a quality alternative to Gabriel Jesus, who has not been able to find the back of the net regularly. The Swedish International is one of the best strikers in the world and he could transform Arsenal.
It seems that Amorim’s presence at Old Trafford could give Manchester United a clear advantage in the race to sign the player. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
The Swedish international is highly rated across Europe and Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya recently labelled him as a “top player”. There is no doubt that he would improve both teams and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.
The striker is at the peak of his powers, and he will want to join a club capable of winning major trophies.
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Manchester United were expected to make a move for a new defender but due to the brilliant form of Harry Maguire, they have changed their mind.
Maguire’s contract has been extended at Old Trafford which will now last till the end of the next season.
He has completely turned around his career at the club and under new manager Ruben Amorim, he has become one of the best players at the club.
At the moment, it is difficult to imagine a Man United team without the leadership and quality of Maguire at the back.
According to Daily Mail, Man United are not looking to make a move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite and the reason behind that is the amazing form of Maguire.
The Red Devils are still expected to explore the market for a new defender due to the possible exits of Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof.
A new defender will be needed at the club by the end of the season but it is highly unlikely that it will be Everton’s Branthwaite.
Man United can now save money because of Harry Maguire
A move for Branthwaite would have cost the club around £80m and thanks to Maguire, they have saved this money which can be invested elsewhere.
The 31-year-old has endured a difficult time at the club due to his huge price tag and his poor form.
He was even booed by Man United fans after his dismal performances but Maguire has shown character and determination to win his place in the hearts of the fans.
Under the leadership of Amorim, the defender has started five of United’s last six matches.
After the arrival of INEOS at Old Trafford, they had made Branthwaite their top transfer target but interest in signing him has now cooled down.
United can now invest this money in other positions that could help them in the overhaul of their squad this year.
While Maguire has turned around his career at the club, Antony has failed to do that Man United are involved in talks to offload him this month.
Man United star is keen on leaving the club; gives green light to Euro giants
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Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies will be a free agent at the end of the season, and the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool are hoping to sign him.
The 24-year-old left-back is on the radar of the two English clubs, and they are not willing to give up on him, despite the player’s links with clubs like Real Madrid.
Liverpool need to find a quality replacement for Andrew Robertson, and the Canadian International could prove to be an exceptional acquisition. He has established himself as one of the best left-backs in football and he would be a major upgrade on the Scottish international.
Robertson has been a reliable performer for Liverpool over the years, but he has declined over the last 12 months. Kostas Tsimikas is not good enough to start for a club like Liverpool regularly and signing a quality left-back should be one of their priorities.
According to Fichajes, the two clubs have intensified their contacts with the player’s agent and it will be interesting to see if they can get a deal done. Signing a player of his quality on a free transfer would be a masterstroke. Davies is eligible to secure a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs this month. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool or Arsenal can convince him of their ambitions.
Arsenal keen on Alphonso Davies
Meanwhile, Arsenal need to bring in an upgrade on Oleksandr Zinchenko as well. The Ukrainian has done reasonably well since joining the club, but they need to bring in better players if they want to compete with the elite clubs.
Davies could take them to a whole new level. Apart from his defensive qualities, he is exceptional going forward, and he could add a new dimension to the Arsenal attack. He has been described as “unbelievable” by his teammate Joshua Kimmich in the past.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has given his approval to the club to make a move for Sporting Lisbon attacker Viktor Gyokeres this month, according to L’Equipe.
The Gunners are struggling in front of goal with the poor form of first choice attacker Kai Havertz.
The German was heavily criticised for his performance against Manchester United in the FA Cup in which he missed a number of easy chances and also failed to score his penalty in the shoot out.
Along with that, Arteta has to deal with the long term injury of Gabriel Jesus, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
With Arsenal looking to keep up their challenge of the Premier League title this season, it is clear from their poor finishing that they need a new attacker in the team, somebody who is lethal in front of goal and can improve the quality of their finishing.
Gyokeres has kept up his brilliant form from last season. He has so far managed to score 21 goals in the league in just 17 matches.
Last season, he scored 29 league goals for Sporting in just 33 appearances for them.
The 26-year-old has performed consistently for a long time and some of the biggest clubs in the world are monitoring his progress in Portugal.
The need for a new striker at Arsenal has seen them get linked to a move for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko as well but his agent has denied any possibility of a move in the January transfer window.
Arsenal need a prolific goal scorer if they want to win the league
The Gunners need Gyokeres, or someone like him, if they are serious about winning the league title.
Even though Havertz has been impressive for them but his consistency has not been great and in some of the crucial matches, he has been completely anonymous.
Arteta has finally made up his mind to sign a new attacker and expressed his team’s desire of adding fresh faces to the squad this month.
Due to the high demand of a new striker at the club, the Gunners have been linked with a move for Brentford’s Yoane Wissa as well.
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Liverpool have still not made any new signing in the January transfer window and only two weeks are left for the window to shut down.
The Reds had a quiet summer transfer window in which only Federico Chiesa arrived at the club.
They hope to strengthen the squad this month but nothing have materialised so far.
After their brilliant form in the Premier League and the Champions League, in which they are leading at this stage, a couple of signings could give them edge in the second half of the season to win silverware.
The Premier League leaders have been linked with a move for Lyon star Rayan Cherki and now they have received a major boost to sign the player in a bargain move this month.
The 21-year-old attacking midfielder, who can also play as a winger, is available for just £19m in January, according to Sky Germany.
The France international player has verbal agreement with Lyon to leave the club this month.
No offer has been made for the player from Liverpool or any other club but that could change soon after clubs find out his price tag.
Liverpool cannot waste any more time to sign players in January
It is up to Liverpool now to show intent in the market and make a move for the player who can provide depth to their squad and offer them another attacking threat as well as creativity.
The January transfer window has been a crucial period of signings for the Reds over the last few years.
They have signed key players in the winter window, including the likes of Virgil Van Dijk, Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo.
Cherki can play in three or four different positions and there is no reason why Arne Slot should not make a move for the player.
The poor form of Darwin Nunez and the injury issues of Diogo Jota is a clear sign that they should move ahead with their interest in the 21-year-old player.
Another position that the Reds could look to strengthen is the left-back position and Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez prefers a move to Anfield over a move to Man United.
Liverpool star’s exit talks at a ‘very-advanced’ stage; he is on his way out
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