Arsenal can complete Edu transfer mission with double Bayern Munich raid and deal Liverpool blow
Arsenal have an unexpected chance to complete two transfers in the next six months that could turn around Mikel Arteta's squad. The Gunners are currently lacking in depth across the field with defensive reinforcements sought after this window.
The midfield also remains an issue with Thomas Partey injured and Jorginho not an ideal long-term partner for Declan Rice whilst Fabio Vieira struggles himself. In attack the output has dramatically dropped off, leaving a frustrated Arteta to pick up the pieces after weeks of glaring missed chances.
The market in January is rarely helpful to wholesale quality changes and that has proved to be no different this year. With the added threat of financial punishment looming in the Premier League it has been a quiet month so far. Arsenal are planning ahead though and are compiling a list of options that will stay of intense interest even as January draws to a close.
The benefit of this for sporting director Edu Gaspar and owner Stan Kroenke is the influx of Champions League prize money, broadcasting revenue and also the chance to sell on squad players deemed surplus to requirements that could help with the profitability and sustainability position.
This will open up a whole new market to Arsenal as they aim to improve their squad and players long admired by the club may well be available. It is reported by Fabrizio Romano that Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt is once again a name being explored.
The 24-year-old was targeted by the club in 2022 when he left Ajax to move to Germany and they were linked earlier this month as well. It has been said that De Ligt is seen as a priority option when it comes to centre-backs after he made his name as an expert dribbler from the back as well as
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