Plenty of Arsenal news doing the rounds today (1st January 2021) so I've done a quick thread to keep you guys up to date just in case you missed any Arsenal news today.
If you're an Arsenal fan, please give this a read as it'll inform you on all the latest Arsenal news.
If you're an Arsenal fan, please give this a read as it'll inform you on all the latest Arsenal news.
Mikel Arteta on the January transfer window: "There are a lot of players that are going to go on loan. They are going to leave. And that's the priority at the moment because we cannot sustain the numbers that we have in certain positions. We are looking to do that."
Arteta: "And then we will see if we have the right opportunities in the positions that we need some more help. We are working with the club to try to address them."
Arteta on Emile Smith Rowe (1/2): “He’s a player that I really like since the first day that I watched him. It’s just the way he moves, how intelligent he is, the position that he takes and, his work rate. Don’t underestimate that because he works really hard for the team
Arteta on Smith Rowe (2/2): “He had a really bad shoulder injury this year. For the last two weeks he has been much more involved. You can see what he can bring to the team so I’m delighted to have a young player with his talents and that position that is something that we need.”
Mikel Arteta says he will assess Mesut Özil's situation at the end of the January transfer window as the Gunners look to sign a creative midfield player on loan this month.:
"We will see what happens in the transfer window and we will assess that at the end."
( @Football_LDN)
"We will see what happens in the transfer window and we will assess that at the end."
( @Football_LDN)
Mesut Özil turned down the opportunity to leave Arsenal in the summer with the club willing to cover 50 per cent of his salary if he left on loan. ( @Football_LDN)
Arteta on Özil and Sokratis: "At the end they are entitled to make the decision in their lives because they have a contract here. Some would like to move because they're not playing and some would like to stay. That's something that we cannot decide." ( @Football_LDN)
. @TelegraphSport understands Mesut Özil has continued to demonstrate quality in training, with one source saying he is one of the best performers.
Thomas Partey is back in full training and has targeted the Newcastle match on January 9 as his return date. ( @Football_LDN)
David Luiz and Willian have missed the last two games with illness but they resumed training with the rest of the group on Friday. ( @Football_LDN)
Mikel Arteta recently promoted Catalin Cirjan to Arsenal's first team squad after his impressive performances for the under-23s. He trained with the first team again on Friday. ( @Football_LDN)
Rob Holding is close to agreeing a new long-term contract at Arsenal. The Gunners centre-back is poised to extend his stay at the Emirates. ( @TeleFootball)
Kevin Campbell: “I’m told Reiss Nelson, possibly Joe Willock, may be going out on loan in January. It would be really good for their careers.
“I think Nelson could go to a Premier League or a Championship club. But the Championship is tougher, that might be a better move.”
“I think Nelson could go to a Premier League or a Championship club. But the Championship is tougher, that might be a better move.”
Norwich know Emi Buendia could have his head turned by Arsenal interest but they have no interest in selling him - it’ll take more than £15m to get him. ( @DeanJonesBR)
Mesut Özil could terminate his contract with Arsenal and join Fenerbahce this month. ( @fanatikcomtr)
Sportsmail and @Ekremkonur say Sokratis is attracting interest from Napoli and Fenerbahce.
Mikel Arteta wants to bring Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler to Arsenal. Arsenal have been interested in the Spanish international for 'years'. ( @eldesmarque)
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