Mikel Arteta is not expecting to be too busy in the January transfer window. Arsenal are well set in the Premier League title race, sitting third in the table and maybe one or two reinforcements could help strengthen matters in the second half of the season.
The winter window is not one the Gunners are often too busy in, although injuries could force Arteta ‘s hand. You will more than likely find that it will be outgoings that are more prevalent than incomings at the Emirates Stadium.
Arteta may try to get some fringe players out of the door in order to free up cash for a summer transfer window splurge. He himself said that “some surprises can happen”, although we are not expecting too many surprises in the form of exits for current Arsenal players in January.
If Arteta does manage to sell some players who do not have much of a future in north London, he would secure a tidy windfall he could use in the summer transfer window.
Has just returned from injury and that could be at the perfect time for Arsenal as they look to offload the Scot. He had looked set to leave in the summer until picking up that injury at Euro 2024.
Value: £8.2million
Albert Sambi Lokonga
Currently on loan with Sevilla, Lokonga does not have a future at the club having spent last season on loan with Luton Town. Arsenal could look to get a sum for him in January but summer is more likely.
Value: £9.9million
Nuno Tavares
Another loanee the Gunners could look to offload permanently in the January transfer window if they get a good offer. He is currently with Lazio.
Value: £12.4million
Reiss Nelson
Nelson played a bit-part role last season for Arsenal, but did pop up with an important goal. Has found starts hard to come by at Fulham, but is another who could leave permanently in January.
Value: £14.9million
Gabriel Jesus
Has worked his way back into Arteta’s thinking with five goals in two games against Crystal Palace. Before that had looed set to leave the club either in January or the summer. Still likely to go and may have even added to his price tag.
Value: £37.2million
Oleksandr Zinchenko
Does not appear to be in Arteta’s thinking as part of the first XI, but can play a role from the bench when required. If he wants first team football he should probably depart and Arteta may be able to get a good deal for him.
Value: £24.8million
Jakub Kiwior
Another player who looked like he could have left the club in the summer, but stayed put and has done well when called upon. Likely to be surplus to requirements though.
Value: £23.1million
