Arsenal Gossip Archives: 01/2018

Manchester City want to sign Arsenal-target Goncalo Guedes if they can’t land Alexis Sanchez, which is bad news for Arsene Wenger, as he plans for life without the 29-year-old.

Olivier Giroud’s agent Michael Manuello has ruled out a move to Turkey or China during the January transfer window.

Arsenal have reportedly set up a meeting with Bordeaux to discuss the transfer of Brazilian forward Malcom.

Kevin De Bruyne says Alexis Sanchez will improve the team when he joins Manchester City, but he doesn’t know if that will be in January.

Arsenal remain keen on West Brom’s Jonny Evans, but the Gunners are behind in the race to Manchester City, while Manchester United are the most recent to show an interest.

Alexis Sanchez will start against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final this evening despite Manchester City closing in on the Chilean international.

The January transfer window usually isn’t the most exciting time to be an Arsenal supporter, but with a top four finish slipping away and the clock ticking on several current Gunners’ contracts, a flurry of transfer activity could be on the horizon.

Arsenal are preparing for Arsene Wenger leaving in the summer, and reportedly see former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti as a potential replacement.

Everton are now favourites to sign Theo Walcott, as they have a better chance than Southampton of affording his wages.

Arsenal reportedly plan to offer Jack Wilshere a pay cut to stay at the club, but the deal will come with add-ons that should see his weekly earnings go up based on appearances.

Ivan Rakitic suggests he doesn’t want to leave Barcelona, amid interest from Arsenal, having hailed the recent arrival of Philippe Coutinho.

Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim has hinted that Thomas Lemar could leave in January. The French club have also reportedly lowered his asking price.

Besiktas reportedly scouted Danny Welbeck in Arsenal’s recent matches, and the 27-year-old striker is believed to be their main target to replace Cenk Tosun.

Francis Coquelin is on the verge of joining Valencia after agreeing personal terms with the La Liga, according to reports in France.

West Ham are reportedly keen on signing another Arsenal midfielder other than Francis Coquelin this month – Mohamed Elneny.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are reportedly all interested in signing lightning-quick Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey.

If Arsenal sell Mathieu Debuchy this month, will the Gunners need to sign a replacement before the window closes?

Olympique Lyonnais forward Nabil Fekir is one of Arsenal’s key targets to replace Alexis Sanchez, if the Chilean ends up leaving for Manchester City in January.

Arsenal might recall Carl Jenkinson from Birmingham City this month, so they can loan him out to a new club.

Arsene Wenger reiterated that he’d rather see the January transfer window banned, so managers and players can stay focused on football.