With the January transfer window to open soon, Arsenal and Mikel Arteta will certainly be on alert to take advantage of any possible opportunities. The Gunners did not make one new signing 12 months ago and that will likely be the case again in 2025 unless something changes.
Arteta has already issued a clear verdict on the winter window with his comments certainly making it sound as though Arsenal won’t be too active. “I never expect January to be super busy but we have to wait and see where we are,” he said. “Some surprises can come. We are prepared for that. Some opportunities too. We have to see.
“Hopefully the availability of the squad will be better in a few weeks. We have to wait and see.” With that being said, the chance to sign a striker in January may have emerged alongside a major Thomas Partey update that could come into play next month.
Partey update and replacement found
Football Transfers claim that Arsenal are yet to offer Partey a new contract and have already identified a potential replacement. The Ghana international sees his current deal expire next summer and there is currently no major talk of an extension.
As such, clubs abroad can attempt to agree a pre-contract from January with Partey if they so wish. It has also been noted that the Gunners are considering a move for highly-rated Sevilla star Lucien Agoume.
