Arsenal's dream line-up after January transfer window if Edu activates £153m release clauses
As 2023 rapidly nears its conclusion, naturally, anticipation for the January transfer window grows as discussions take place over what business Arsenal should look to get done.
If it's anything like the summer where more than £200million was spent to recruit Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and David Raya (loan) whilst around £70million was recouped by letting the likes of Granit Xhaka, Matt Turner and Folarin Balogun depart then another busy period is in store,
Talk of potential incomings rarely stops when it comes to a team like the Gunners as they've been linked with a host of names ranging from Brentford striker Ivan Toney, Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz to Andre Onana of Everton and Bournemouth's Dominic Solanke.
With Arsenal looking forward to a Champions League knockout round tie against Porto in the new year, manager Mikel Arteta will need to ensure he has a squad that can challenge in Europe as well as last the distance in the Premier League title race and go deep in the FA Cup.
Now, following an outlay of more than £200million in the summer, the north London outfit have to be wary of not breaching any financial fair play (FFP) rules especially when considering Everton have been hit with a 10-point deduction — subject to appeal — after falling afoul of the new profit and sustainability rules (PSR).
Although, when considering all the transfer rumours, what would be Arsenal's best line-up under Arteta after the January transfer window closes on February 1 if sporting director Edu Gaspar — in a dream scenario — was able to dip into the market and seal a deal or two?
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