Overview
- David Ornstein has reported that Arsenal are targeting a left winger, with Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon among the players linked.
- Mirror reporting indicates the club do not expect major January signings after heavy spending last summer, with focus turning to end‑of‑season moves.
- Arsenal are monitoring Real Madrid’s Arda Guler for a potential summer bid and are tracking Elche’s 20‑year‑old midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza, per ESPN reports cited by the Mirror.
- The Gunners are viewed as contenders for Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, though Chelsea are also interested and Rennes are expected to hold off until the summer.
- BBC Sport has reported Nottingham Forest are considering ending Oleksandr Zinchenko’s loan early despite no obvious clause allowing a mid‑season termination.