Arsenal Transfer News: How Gunners Could Line Up With January Signings As Arteta Eyes EPL Glory

Arsenal Transfer News: How Gunners Could Line Up With January Signings As Arteta Eyes EPL Glory

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:23 PM
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  • Arsenal are reportedly eyeing two more signings this January to strengthen their squad
  • West Ham's Declan Rice and Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic are rumoured to be on a shortlist
  • The Gunners were initially linked with a move for Mykhailo Mudryk but lost to Chelsea

Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta is expected to push for new signings during the ongoing January transfer window to help him challenge for the Premier League title.

The Gunners have been in flawless form this season, losing just one Premier League game so far in 18 outings.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta shouts instructions to his team from the technical area during the Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur. Photo by Craig Mercer.
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Their impressive run has them topping the standings with 47 points, and have emerged as the outright favourites to win the Premier League this season.

Who are Arsenal eyeing?

However, the north Londoners' lack of squad depth is understood to be concerning, even as Arteta hopes to help the side secure the domestic title for the first time since 2004.

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It is for this reason that the Spaniard is said to be looking at least two new signings, with The Sun reporting that a striker and a midfielder are key priorities.

The Gunners have already been linked with a move for West Ham United midfielder, Declan Rice, while Juventus forward, Dusan Vlahovic is also said to be on their transfer shortlist.

Predicted Arsenal XI with new signings

In the event Arsenal lands the two targets, Arteta could parade a much-changed team in the remainder of the season.

While the signings could impact the current team set-up and formation, there are a number of players expected to retain their places in the squad nevertheless.

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Arsenal are targeting England international Declan Rice and Juve's Vlahovic during the January transfer window. Photo: Buildup.com.
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Granit Xhaka, Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka are - for instance - some of the players expected to continue playing a prominent role in the team.

Arsenal will be back in action in the Premier League on Sunday, January 22, when they play rivals Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.

Richarlison blanks Martinelli

Sports Brief had also reported that Richarlison was in no mood for pleasantries with Arsenal forward, Gabriel Martinelli when the two sides met on January 15.

The Gunners ran riot at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Hugo Lloris turning in a Bukayo Saka cross for an own-goal, while Martin Odegaard added the second from outside the box.

Before Richarlison was brought on, Martinelli attempted to shake hands with his international compatriot, who was warming up near the corner flag.

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