Arsenal January transfer rumours rated including Zubimendi, Karim Benzema and Douglas Luiz

Arsenal have been linked to numerous potential January transfer targets despite their financial scrutinyimposed by the damning Profit and Sustainability Regulations that have already impacted Nottingham Forest and Everton. The number of players who have signed so far however remains zero as pressure increases and the days left in the winter window tick down.

The striker position appeared to be the area of greatest need on the surface as the Gunners had been struggling for goals over the festive slumpalthough a 5-0 win over Crystal Palace settled those nerves somewhat. Meanwhile, the apparent areas of thinness in the group caused by injury lie in midfield and defence although multiple loan moves to solve these deficiencies are blocked by the Premier League rules allowing only one more temporary signing to be added to the already on-loan David Raya.

With that said, football.london take a look at some of the transfer rumours flying around and give our verdict on them. Both incomings and outgoing will be discussed with pressure mounting to find reinforcement.

Arsenal have been reportedly picked by Real Sociedad according to Spanish outlet Nacional. The £53million release clause in the Spain international’s contract makes any potential move very accessible whilst expensive for suitors.

However, football.londonunderstands that a January move is very unlikely so a summer move would be when the Gunners could move forward with a potential deal. With Mohamed Elneny, Jorginho and Thomas Partey’s futures uncertain, a move or two for midfielders would make a lot of sense.

With that in mind, links to Douglas Luiz are also in the fray as the long-term target, previously bid for during the summer of 2022, remains a player the club are