Overview
- Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are "actively looking" for January additions to ease injury pressures as the window opens.
- Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza, 20, is under consideration according to reports, with a €20 million release clause highlighted.
- Real Madrid’s Arda Guler is again linked by reports, though Madrid are not expected to sanction a sale this month.
- Arsenal could receive funds from sell-on clauses if Lazio move Nuno Tavares to Al-Ittihad or if Genoa’s Brooke Norton-Cuffy is sold, with Juventus and Inter monitoring the latter.
- Talks continue on new deals for Bukayo Saka and Jurriën Timber, Arteta has ruled out a January exit for Gabriel Jesus, and the club has secured future arrivals of twins Edwin and Holger Quintero.