Arsenal January transfer news: All the latest rumours ahead of winter window

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RANGERS WANT ARSENAL MIDFIELDER ON LOAN


Marcus McGuane, Arsenal, England

Rangers want to sign Arsenal midfielder Marcus McGuane on loan in the January transfer window, according to  The Sun .

McGuane has made two substitute appearances for Arsenal in the Europa League this season and has also been linked with a move to Napoli.

The 18-year-old is looking to head to a club where he will play regularly and Rangers hope that will boost their chances of agreeing a deal.


SOUTHAMPTON & EVERTON BATTLE FOR WALCOTT


Theo Walcott Arsenal 2017

Southampton and Everton are ready to go head-to-head for Arsenal winger Theo Walcott, according to the Daily Telegraph .

There is reportedly an acceptance at the club that Walcott's time is up, and both the Saints and the Toffees are now ready to exploit the situation.

The Saints, flush from their sale of Virgil van Dijk to Liverpool for £75 million, believe they could reignite Walcott's faltering career, having given him his start in the 2005-06 season.

Everton, meanwhile, are in the market for a Premer League goalscorer as Sam Allardyce looks to refresh his squad.


ALEXIS DESPERATE FOR ARSENAL EXIT


Alexis Sanchez Man City

Alexis Sanchez is desperate to leave Arsenal in January and is hoping to force through a move to Manchester City, Goal understands.

It is also understood that the Gunners are ready to cut their losses on the 29-year-old, as it has become clear to his coaches and team-mates that he has no desire to stay at the Emirates Stadium for much longer.

Read our correspondent's full story on Alexis' push to leave Arsenal for Man City right here!


BAYERN TO BEAT BARCA FOR GORETZKA


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Barcelona are set to lose out to Bayern Munich in the chase for Schalke promise Leon Goretzka, according to Marca .

Along with fellow Schalke star Max Meyer, the midfielder had been linked with Camp Nou as part of a long-term renewal of the engine room. 

Arsenal and Liverpool are also reportedly interested in Goretzka, whose contract is up at the end of the current season. 

The newspaper, however, assures that the youngster has already agreed to move across the Bundesliga to Allianz Arena, frustrating the Blaugrana's hopes.


SANCHEZ WANTS REAL MADRID SWITCH


Alexis Sanchez Arsenal

Want-away Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has asked his agent to put a move to Real Madrid in place, claims Don Balon .

The Chilean continues to run down his contract at Emirates Stadium and may be sold in January while the Gunners can still generate a fee.

A switch to Manchester City has been mooted for some time, but former Barcelona star Sanchez now favours a return to Spain.


ZAHA A TOP TARGET FOR WENGER


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Arsenal want to bring in Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha as a replacement for Alexis Sanchez, according to the Daily Star .

The Gunners are expected to be in the market for creative talent as they prepare to part with those heading towards free agency.

Zaha has impressed for Palace this season and has also been linked with Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham.


ARSENAL STARS WANT ALEXIS GONE


Alexis Sanchez Arsenal 2017

A selection of Arsenal's key players are fed up with Alexis Sanchez and want him to leave the club in January, according to the Daily Mail

Certain members of the Gunners squad have apparently had enough of the Chilean's attitude, with Jack Wilshere having reportedly confronted Alexis over his wastefulness in possession.

The report claims that some of Alexis's team-mates want him gone in the winter transfer window, with Manchester City strongly linked, while others were keen to see him leave last summer.


ARSENAL BACK IN FOR MAHREZ


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Arsenal are ready to launch a fresh raid for Leicester forward Riyad Mahrez in January, claims Le Buteur .

The Gunners were linked with the Algerian over the summer after seeing him inform the Foxes of his desire to move on.

No deal was done at a £45m asking price, but interest is set to be rekindled as Arsene Wenger seeks to freshen up his ranks.


SAINTS PLOT STURRIDGE AND WALCOTT SWOOP


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Southampton have added Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge to their January wish list as they prepare to land £75m for Virgil van Dijk, reports The Telegraph .

The Saints are also being linked with a move to bring Theo Walcott back to the club from Arsenal, with The Mirror suggesting that an approach will be made in the winter window.


ARSENAL AND LIVERPOOL BATTLE FOR LOZANO


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Arsenal and Liverpool are both set to make a move to sign Mexican sensation Hirving Lozano from PSV, according to the Daily Star .

The 22-year-old winger joined the Eindhoven club from Pachuca in the summer after rejecting Manchester City and has been a revelation in the Eredivisie with 11 goals in 16 games.

He has been attracting Europe's top sides with his starring role for Phillip Cocu's side and the two English clubs are expected to make a push for him.


OZIL TOPS FIVE-MAN BARCA WISHLIST


Mesut Ozil Arsenal Arsenal star Mesut Ozil tops a list of five players Ernesto Valverde wants to bring to Barcelona in the upcoming transfer window, claims the Express.

Out of contract in June, Ozil is highly coveted at Camp Nou, and could be available for a bargain price should Arsenal wish to cut their losses and avoid losing him on a free transfer. 

But the Germany international is just one of the names linked with Barca, alongside Lyon's Nabil Fekir, CSKA Moscow youngster Aleksandr Golovin and Schalke duo Max Meyer and Leon Goretzka.


ARSENAL SEE BENATIA BID REJECTED


Medhi Benatia Juventus Roma

Arsenal have seen their efforts to sign Juventus defender Mehdi Benatia frustrated after a bid worth £35 million was rejected, reports the Sun .

The former Bayern Munich man has slotted into the hole left by Leonardo Bonucci's departure to Milan, and his performances have not gone unnoticed in north London

But the Gunners may see their chase come to nothing as Juve appear set on retaining Benatia's services.


FEKIR TO COST ARSENAL £60M


Nabil Fekir Lyon

Arsenal will have to pay around £60 million if they want to sign Lyon star Nabil Fekir at the end of the season, claims the Daily Star .

Fekir has been linked with a string of Europe’s leading clubs, including Barcelona and Manchester City, while are Arsenal are keen as they assess potential replacements for Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil.

Lyon have ruled out selling Fekir in the January transfer window, with Arsenal aware they will have to fork out a club record €60m to sign the forward once the season is over.


ARSENAL WON'T INCREASE €40M BENZEMA BID


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Arsenal will not offer more than €40 million to sign Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema at the end of the season, claims Don Balon .

Madrid president Florentino Perez is reportedly ready to cut his losses on Benzema, with Arsenal rumoured to have already made a €40m bid for the Frenchman.

Perez values Benzema at significantly more, but the likes of Arsenal, who are expected to be in the market for a replacement for Alexis Sanchez, will not go higher than €40m.


PREMIER LEAGUE RIVALS SCOUT HERTHA STARLET


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Arsenal and Manchester City are watching Hertha Berlin’s teenage winger Dennis Jastrzembski, according to transfermarkt.de .

Jastrzembski currently plays for Hertha’s Under-19 team, and the 17-year-old’s progress has attracted the interest of the Premier League duo.

The Germany Under-17 international is able to sign a professional contract when he turns 18 in February, but Arsenal and City may try to pounce in the New Year.


PSG NAME DRAXLER PRICE TO ARSENAL


Julian Draxler Paris Saint-Germain

Paris Saint-Germain have quoted Arsenal £40 million if they want to sign Julian Draxler in January, according to the Mirror .

The Germany international is highly rated by many of Europe's elite and, with Alexis Sanchez expected to leave for Manchester City in 2018, Arsene Wenger has identified Draxler as an ideal replacement.


ARSENAL & CHELSEA TRACK BURNLEY STAR


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Burnley defender James Tarkowski is being closely monitored by top four rivals Arsenal and Chelsea, according to the Daily Star .

The £30 million-rated centre-back has been a key figure in Burnley’s success this season, with Sean Dyche’s men having only conceded 15 goals – fewer than Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham.


LOZANO IN ARSENAL & LIVERPOOL BIDDING WAR


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PSV forward Hirving Lozano looks set to be at the centre of a £42 million bidding war between Liverpool and Arsenal in 2018, according to the Daily Star .

The Mexico international has scored 10 goals in 15 games for the Dutch side and, in doing so, has caught the attention of both Jurgen Klopp and Arsene Wenger as they look to bolster their attacking options in 2018.


ARSENAL HAD ALEXIS DEAL


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Arsenal had a contract extension agreement in place with Alexis Sanchez 12 months ago, according to The Times .

The Chilean forward was prepared to commit to fresh terms, but a heavy Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich led him to reconsider.

Alexis is now continuing to run down his deal, with Manchester City reported to be keen as he heads towards a January move or free agency next summer.


GIROUD'S AGENT SET FOR CRUNCH ARSENAL TALKS


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The agent of Olivier Giroud is set to be in London for crunch talks with Arsenal ahead of the winter transfer window, reports the Mirror .

West Ham and Everton were both in for the French forward in the summer, and with it now clear that he's second-choice at Arsenal, his agent wants a decision made soon on his future. 

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