BREAKING NEWS: Arsenal Clinch £100m Striker Deal, Beating City and Liverpool to the Signing! The prolific forward, who scored 45 goals across all competitions last season, has chosen Arsenal after Mikel Arteta presented his vision for the future. The player has agreed to join the Gunners by January – Congratulations to Arsenal fans!

Arsenal may not be in their best form recently, but there’s plenty of reason for optimism at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta’s side currently sits fourth in the Premier League, is on track for the Champions League knockout stages, and has progressed to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

The period following the November international break will be critical for the Gunners, as Arteta aims to keep his team competitive heading into the busy Christmas schedule. Should they remain in the mix, the January transfer window could offer an opportunity to strengthen the squad for the challenges ahead.

Although the winter transfer market is notoriously tricky, Arsenal has shown it’s possible to make impactful signings during this period.

The January 2023 arrivals of Leandro Trossard, Jakub Kiwior, and Jorginho significantly boosted the team. Fans will be hoping for a similarly proactive approach this time around.

Two Potential Signings

The primary focus will be on new signings, despite the departure of Edu as sporting director. Managing director Richard Garlick, head of football operations James King, and Arteta are expected to have a plan, although January often demands reactive decisions.

Adding a forward remains a priority. Arsenal were linked with attacking reinforcements last summer, but Raheem Sterling’s loan move from Chelsea has yet to deliver the desired impact.

Gabriel Jesus has struggled for consistency, while Gabriel Martinelli and Trossard have been hit-and-miss. Kai Havertz has provided eight goals in 17 appearances but operates more as a midfielder than a traditional striker.

One name being closely monitored is Viktor Gyökeres. The 26-year-old Sporting CP forward has been in scintillating form, scoring 23 goals and providing four assists in 18 games this season.

While his £83 million release clause is steep, reports suggest he might be available for closer to £63 million. Arsenal could target him in January to boost their title ambitions, though a summer move remains a possibility.

Arsenal may also pursue a winger, with Nico Williams a strong candidate. The Spanish international has been scouted extensively despite a slower start to his season.

His pace and technical ability could add dynamism to Arsenal’s attack, though departures may be necessary to accommodate new arrivals.

Three Potential Departures

To make room, Kieran Tierney’s future is uncertain following a long injury layoff. A loan move could benefit both parties. Meanwhile, Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko, primarily squad players, may also be offloaded to balance the squad and raise funds.