Arsenal Gossip Archives: 01/2025

Arsenal want a new striker and are looking at Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic, according to a report from Italy.

Flamengo have opened negotiations to sign Jorginho from Arsenal, but they don’t want to pay a transfer fee for the midfielder.

Arsenal are now actively looking for signings to improve the current squad, though an overseas loan looks more likely than a permanent move for a long-term target.

Aston Villa are on the verge of completing the signing of former Gunner Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund, with Villa travelling to Arsenal this weekend.

Arsenal have a growing interest in Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres on top of their interest in Benjamin Sesko, but a summer move is still preferable to the club.

Mikel Arteta has admitted it’s not in his hands to sign a forward in the January transfer window, despite Arsenal’s obvious need for attacking additions.

Antonio Conte has confirmed that Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has asked to leave the club, which could have a knock-on effect on Arsenal’s January business.

Matheus Cunha is expected to stay at Wolves this month, but he’ll be more open to offers in the summer, with Arsenal reportedly in the mix for his signature.

Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke is extremely unlikely to sanction a big-money move for Alexander Isak this summer, according to a report.

Arsenal’s interim sporting director Jason Ayto is increasingly in the running to get the job on a permanent basis, according to a report.

Arsenal ‘really like’ Rosenborg teenager Sverre Nypan, according to a report, following claims of the Gunners’ interest in the youngster back in August.

Manchester United are still suffering from the contract they gave to former Arsenal winger Alexis Sanchez, according to a report.

Arsenal could let first-team trio Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Thomas Partey leave the club in 2025, according to a report.

Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has reportedly been offered to Palmeiras and he’s considering a January move, but there haven’t been any club-to-club talks yet.

Reports linking Marcus Rashford with a move to Arsenal have been played down, with Mikel Arteta insisting the club won’t just bring in a body for the sake of it this month.

Mika Biereth is now closing in on a move to AS Monaco after they agreed a fee with Sturm Graz, netting former club Arsenal some money in the process.

Ronald Araújo nears Barcelona exit as Arsenal and Juventus circle. With Premier League aspirations and unresolved contract issues, a January move looms large.

Pau López’s transfer to Lens collapses as Girona blocks the move to secure him for crucial Champions League matches against Arsenal and AC Milan, causing frustration.

Arsenal target Evan Ferguson, once valued at £100m, and teenager Evan Mooney, as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his squad in the January transfer window.

Rafael Leão turns down Arsenal approach, staying at AC Milan for now despite tensions with Paulo Fonseca. Arsenal may revisit interest in the summer window.