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Here’s the latest on Arsenal’s January 2026 transfer window targets and rumours, based on the most recent credible reports and transfer news sources:
🔥 Primary Reported Targets Arsenal Are Tracking
1. Antoine Semenyo (Winger — Bournemouth)
Arsenal are strongly linked with Bournemouth’s in-form forward Antoine Semenyo, who has a January release clause (around £65m). He’s been heavily scouted by rivals too, but Arsenal remain in the mix — potentially dependent on squad movement (e.g., selling another winger).
2. Rodrygo (Wide Attacking Option — Real Madrid)
Although harder to tempt, Rodrygo is reported on Arsenal’s wishlist again this winter. Real Madrid could be open to letting him go (after falling down the pecking order), making him a potential attacking reinforcement.
3. Ayyoub Bouaddi (Midfielder — Lille)
Arsenal have identified Lille’s midfield talent Ayyoub Bouaddi as a young midfield target who could bolster squad depth, even if a January move is not guaranteed.
4. Kenan Yildiz (Attacking Mid/Forward — Juventus)
Links continue with Kenan Yildiz, with Arsenal reportedly holding talks over the Juventus man. He’s viewed as an exciting talent, although Chelsea are also interested.
5. Samu Aghehowa (Striker — Porto)
If Arsenal offload a striker (e.g., Gabriel Jesus), they might pursue Samu Aghehowa as a forward option — he’s been linked with moves alongside other clubs.
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🛡️ Defensive & Midfield Considerations
Arsenal are also reported to be monitoring other areas of the squad, especially in defence and midfield, due to injuries and squad depth issues:
Jeremy Jacquet (Centre-Back — Rennes)
Marc Guehi (Centre-Back — Crystal Palace)
Ousmane Diomandé (Centre-Back)
Nathaniel Brown (Versatile Defender/Midfielder)
These names are mentioned as defensive targets should Arsenal need reinforcements in January.
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🗣️ Context & Strategy
Arsenal spent heavily last summer, so January moves may be more selective, with focus likely on specific improvements rather than a broad rebuild.
The club’s attacking recruitment remains a priority, but competition from other Premier League sides makes some deals challenging.
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📊 Summary of Key Rumoured Targets
Attack / Wingers
Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)
Rodrygo (Real Madrid)
Kenan Yildiz (Juventus)
Midfield
Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille)
Striker
Samu Aghehowa (Porto)
Defensive / Depth Options
Jeremy Jacquet (Rennes)
Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace)
Ousmane Diomandé
Nathaniel Brown
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If you want, I can also list likely departures or players Arsenal may sell in January (to fund these moves and balance the squad).
We make the trip up to Everton on Saturday, looking for a victory that would ensure we remain top of the Premier League for Christmas, and you can watch the best of our preparations with the latest edition of Inside Training.
Our 2-1 win over Wolves maintained our unbeaten run at Emirates Stadium this season, and we’ll be looking to follow last weekend’s result up with another win in what will be our very first trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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CONFIRMED LINEUPS premier League Here’s a summary of the all-time head-to-head record between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool (competitive matches across all competitions):
⚽ All-Time Head-to-Head (Competitive)
Total matches played: 187
Liverpool wins: 93
Tottenham wins: 50
Draws: 44
This shows that Liverpool have the advantage overall in this historic rivalry.
🏆 Recent Matches
Some notable recent results between the teams include:
27 Apr 2025: Liverpool 5–1 Tottenham (Premier League)
06 Feb 2025: Liverpool 4–0 Tottenham (EFL Cup)
08 Jan 2025: Tottenham 1–0 Liverpool (EFL Cup) — a rare Spurs win
22 Dec 2024: Tottenham 3–6 Liverpool (Premier League)
05 May 2024: Liverpool 4–2 Tottenham (Premier League)
30 Sep 2023: Tottenham 2–1 Liverpool (Premier League)
📊 Trends & Notes
Liverpool have dominated the rivalry historically, with almost double the number of wins compared to Tottenham.
Tottenham’s victories are less frequent but include memorable wins like in the Carabao Cup and key league games.
In recent fixtures, high-scoring games and strong Liverpool performances have been common.
If you’d like, I can break this down further by competition (Premier League vs Cups vs Europe) or show a list of results from the last 10 meetings.
Didi Hamann has warned Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz that Liverpool could look to sell the pair next year if they don’t improve. The Reds twice broke the British transfer record last summer to sign both players, first agreeing a deal worth up to £116m to land the German from Bayer Leverkusen before parting with £125m to sign the Swede from Newcastle United on transfer deadline day.
However, the pair are yet to live up to their hefty price-tags with Arne Slot’s men ultimately struggling during the first half of the season.
Isak has struggled with fitness issues, having endured a disrupted pre-season at Newcastle in a bid to force through an exit, and has scored just one Premier League goal since joining Liverpool.
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Making 15 appearances in all competitions, he boasts two goals in total for the Reds but remains some way off top form, having had to play catch-up following his move to Anfield after a summer spent training on his own.
Meanwhile, Wirtz has shown signs of improvement as he continues to adapt to the Premier League following his return from injury after the November international break. But he is yet to produce a goal contribution in the English top-flight since joining Liverpool, with his overall Reds record standing at zero goals and three assists from 21 appearances.
Liverpool are currently enjoying a five-game unbeaten run in all competitions following morale-boosting victories over Inter Milan and Brighton & Hove Albion, and sit seventh in the Premier League table heading into the festive period – two points off the Champions League places.
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