Arsenal Need every man available as they try to replace Liverpool in Premier League title race, but a reliable media source has now shared news of a possible high-profile exit.
Arsenal are without a group of key players for the North London derby
The Gunners are preparing for a hugely important north London derby against Tottenham on Wednesday, which stands out as one of their most lively games of the season so far.
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They seriously trail Arne Slott's side at the top of the table, and will do nothing but win against their fierce rivals as coach. Mikel Arteta He is also having to cope without several first-team regulars in action.
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Arsenal's next five matches in the English Premier League |
date |
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Tottenham |
January 15 |
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Aston Villa (home) |
January 18 |
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wolves (away) |
January 25 |
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Man City (home) |
February 2 |
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Leicester City (away) |
February 1 |
Arsenal are set to be without Bukayo Saka, Ethan Nwaneri, Ben White, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Gabriel Jesus against Tottenham, while Riccardo Calafiore is doubtful to face a late fitness test (Premier League injuries).
Arteta has confirmed this Arsenal are actively searching the market for January transfer opportunitiesThey are reportedly set to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zobimendi, as first reported mail today, but he won't join until the summer.
“We are actively looking at the market to improve the team, and this has been the same since day one.” He said Arteta talks about Arsenal's plans for January.
“It would be naive not to do it because it is always an opportunity to develop and improve the team, especially given the circumstances. So yes, we look and try and let's see what we can do.” “
They must also take into account potential exits Jorginho is set to leave Arsenal before the deadline (ESPN) and Kieran Tierney attracts interest from former club Celtic.
Oleksandr Zinchenko is in 'concrete talks' to leave Arsenal
Now, according to Sky Germany correspondent Florian Plettenberg, the departure of… £150,000 per week Defender Oleksandr Zinchenko It is very much on the cards.
The Ukraine international is wanted by Borussia Dortmund, who are exploring a deal to bring him to the Bundesliga before February 3. Plettenberg, writing via X, states that Zinchenko's camp is holding “concrete talks” with Dortmund While the 28-year-old has his sights set on leaving Arsenal.
Meanwhile, Arteta's side are open to the possibility of a loan including a £17m purchase commitment.
The former Manchester City left-back has been a bit-part player for them this season, and Zinchenko has also had his fair share of fitness issues at the time, but has attracted praise for his quality since joining Arsenal.
“Zinchenko was absolutely incredible.” He said Armand Traoré For talkSPORT in 2023. “Every time I see him play, you see his passion and I saw him screaming after the game (against United) which is absolutely amazing.
“I'm thinking about (returning) to the game against Manchester United, at times when Arsenal weren't finding a way, he went and made things happen. He's coming out of his position and getting into little pockets to try and make things happen and that's absolutely unbelievable. You can tell he's played under “Pep Guardiola's leadership because he plays in a similar way.”
