Arsenal are preparing a major facelift

Launched into a 38-stage Premier League run, Arsenal are well positioned at the moment. After 21 days, the Gunners (43 points) are in the leading group with Liverpool (48 points) and Manchester City (43 points, one game in hand). To stay there and climb to the top of the podium, the residents of the Emirates Stadium must succeed in the winter transfer market. But a stone’s throw from the finish line of this transfer window, they have not yet strengthened themselves.

Several departures to complete

They even picked up unwanted players. This is the case of Marquinhos. Loaned to Nantes during the first part of the season, the Brazilian was not satisfactory and was sent back to the Londoners. This is not the only element on which Mikel Arteta no longer really counts, like Mohamed Elneny or Cedric Soares, who are at the end of their contract and free to negotiate with the club of their choice. He must also manage some special cases.

Concerning Emile Smith Rowe, he wants to continue with him even if the player has less playing time. This is also the desire of the player, however approached by West Ham and other clubs. Aaron Ramsdale is struggling with his situation. Holder last year, he is now in competition with David Raya. The doorman does not rule out a departure during the month of January. This is also the case for Jorginho. Arrived from Chelsea a year ago, the midfielder wants more playing time (10 starts in 20 games this season, 1 goal).

An attacker, a midfielder and a defender expected

Photo specifies that Besiktas is on the file. Initial contacts have already been initiated. It was Fernando Santos who proposed his name according to the Turkish media. Jakub Kiwior likes AC Milan. In terms of arrivals, Arsenal is working to find a number 9. The English thought they had found it in the person of Borja Mayoral (Getafe). But this file is no longer on such good track. Other avenues are being followed. One of them leads to Victor Boniface. The Leverkusen player is very popular, having scored 16 goals and provided 8 assists this season.

The English media also believe that this file is likely to come to fruition since the German club will welcome a new striker with Borja Iglesias. Besides Boniface, the Gunners are also on the trail of Evanilson. The Porto striker, author of 10 goals as well as 3 assists, also pleases. But we will have to pay since we are talking about an amount of around 75 million euros. Regarding the midfield, Martin Zubimendi is the priority according to The Sun. But a priori, it would arrive this summer. Finally, at the defender position, the young Jarrad Branthwaite is targeted as a priority. But Real Madrid, Tottenham and Manchester City are also seduced. Arsenal, which is closely following 4 players, wants to get a makeover with at least 3 recruits (one in defense, one in the middle and one in attack).