Arsenal are in real danger of running out of time to strengthen their squad before the end of the January transfer window. The Gunners haven’t made a single first-team signing so far this month.
A new striker is said to be the priority for Mikel Arteta, who is keen bolster his front-line. Speaking about his desire to sign a centre forward, Arteta said in his pre-Girona press conference on Tuesday: “Well, there are situations open and I always say the same. If we can improve the squad with players that can impact us for now, for the future, we will try to do that if it is the best thing for the club – and I stand on that.”
Benjamin Sesko, Evan Ferguson, Matheus Cunha and Jhon Duran are among the big names that have been linked with a switch to the Emirates Stadium. With this in mind.
Nypan move
Arsenal are at the front of the queue to sign Sverre Nypan – with competition from Manchester City’s sister club Girona. The 18-year-old Norwegian prodigy, likened to Gunners skipper Martin Odegaard, impressed at Rosenborg last term. With 18 goal contributions in 33 games, he helped his team to a fourth-place finish in the Eliteserien.
Now, with just under a week of the January transfer window to go, The Guardian claims Arsenal are “hopeful” of clinching a deal for the central midfielder, despite interest from Aston Villa and Tottenham. Nypan was spotted in Erling Haaland’s private box during City’s 3-1 victory over Chelsea on Saturday, alongside his agent Rafaela Pimenta.
