Arsenal sets sights on signing player worth £20m as Arteta decides 'top priority'

Arsenal It is believed that their eyes are on the club's glamorous star as manager Mikel Arteta Decides what he wants more from a new Gunners player.

Arsenal are 'highly alert' to potential transfer opportunities in January

the Premier League The title chasers will face Newcastle United in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final this evening, a very important encounter against an in-form Magpies side who are in impressive form at the moment.

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Eddie Howe has guided Newcastle to five successive league wins and they will fancy their chances at the Emirates Stadium this evening as they look to try to reach the Carabao Cup final for the second time in three years.

Meanwhile, Arsenal dropped points against Brighton last weekend and failed to capitalize on Liverpool's 2-2 draw at home to Manchester United. They will also have to deal with Newcastle's star striker Alexander Isak, who is in top form, so they will not be easy customers tonight.

In the backdrop of this pivotal clash, interim sporting director Jason Eto'o is said to be looking for opportunities in the January transfer window. Fabrizio Romano He says so Arsenal target Feyenoord winger Igor Baixaoas the club searches for replacements for the injured Bukayo Saka, and Arteta continues to indicate the possibility of a new signing this month.

The Spaniard says his side are increasingly interested in potential transfer opportunities ahead of the February 3 deadline, however, their focus is on dealing with their current options.

“Whatever is in the market, we are very alert.” He said Arteta talks about Arsenal signing players this month. “But the priority is to work with the players we have at the moment and tomorrow night, which is a big night for us. It's not yes, it's not no.”

As well as playing out wide, Arsenal face a future without veteran midfielders Jorginho and Thomas Partey. Both players are out of contract at the end of this season, prompting the North Londoners to express their interest in the Sunderland star. Joby Bellingham.

Arsenal have set their sights on signing Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham

According to Football Transfers, the Real Madrid star's younger brother Jude has fans in the N5, and Arsenal have scouted the England midfielder on numerous occasions over the 24/25 period – who has impressed the club with his versatility and confidence.

Arsenal have their sights set on signing Bellingham from Sunderlandwith Arteta personally singling out the addition of a youthful and dynamic player as a “top priority” for the club.

The 19-year-old is rumored to be leading a 20 million pounds sterling It comes at a price, but Arsenal are not his only suitors as clubs from across the Premier League are taking notice of his exploits in the Championship.

“Gobi is very strong. He wants to influence the game, he had good quality today.” The head of the black cats said Regis Le Press After Sunderland beat Norwich 2-1.

“It's not a big surprise for us but you have to do it on the pitch. He performed very well today to score the second goal. I don't have to say to Gobi, 'You can score', it's just a question now.” We now talk a lot about his positions on the pitch because if he is able to manage different situations, he can participate in build-ups, in high pressing and low pressing.

“But if you want to influence the result properly, the opponent has to be a little higher up the pitch. We talked a lot about that position in the eights, especially for Jobe because he plays as a six when he doesn't have the ball. So, it's like that”. It's not easy to find the right balance with the offensive part of the game.

“The first game this season he played better on the pitch with strikers, then as a midfielder. It was easier to find the right position and adjust. I think he's in good shape. He's learning very quickly.”