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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).
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An absolutely sensational free-kick goal from Dominik Szoboszlai. This one might be even better than the one against Arsenal.
From a central position, around 25 yards out, it’s an absolutely sensational hit which swerves out of reach of Donnarumma, who doesn’t even dive, and slams into the net off the post.
Amazing. And what could that mean for the title race? Arsenal staying nine points clear as it stands.
GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Man City (Szoboszlai, 74)
HE’S DONE IT AGAIN!
An absolutely sensational free-kick goal from Dominik Szoboszlai. This one might be even better than the one against Arsenal.
From a central position, around 25 yards out, it’s an absolutely sensational hit which swerves out of reach of Donnarumma, who doesn’t even dive, and slams into the net off the post.
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Liverpool FC team news vs. Man City: 6 defenders unavailable for Arne Slot
Liverpool have six defenders unavailable for their game against Man City, with Arne Slot‘s hand forced at centre-back and right-back.
Liverpool are down to their bare bones at the back, with six defenders unable to start as the Reds try to keep pace with their top-four competitors in the Premier League.
Liverpool Injury & Absentee List
PlayerInjury TypeStatusExpected ReturnJoe GomezKneeDoubtMan City (H)Jeremie FrimpongGroinUnavailableEarly MarchConor BradleyKnee (Surgery)UnavailablePre-season 2026Giovanni LeoniACL (Surgery)UnavailableNext seasonAlexander IsakFibula FractureUnavailableLate MarchStefan BajceticHamstringRehabLate FebruaryJayden DannsHamstringRehabFebruaryWellity LuckyHamstringUnavailableApril
Joe Gomez‘s fitness is the main talking point ahead of the match at Anfield, given his presence would provide cover at centre-back and full-back.
He didn’t train on Thursday, though, and Slot explained: “We have a little bit of hope that he might train on Saturday.
“So not available to start, but maybe available to help the team if needed during the game because, as you know, there are not that many defenders available at the moment.”
With Giovanni Leoni out until next season, academy defenders Amara Nallo and Wellity Lucky have made the bench in the Premier League a combined five times this season.
The latter is injured, however, so unable to come in against Man City.
Nallo got injured during Tuesday’s UEFA Youth League exit to MSK Zilina, but was named to start for the U21s on Saturday, meaning he will not be available at Anfield.
As for Lucky’s injury, the 20-year-old is set to be sidelined until April due to a hamstring injury sustained in training midway through January.
Also on Liverpool’s list of absentees is right-back Conor Bradley, who will miss the rest of the campaign.
Like Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong is currently injured but his outlook is more positive than his teammate’s.
Slot gave a brief update on the flying Dutchman’s fitness, saying he “will definitely not train this week” due to his ongoing groin problem.
With Nallo featuring at academy level, Liverpool will be without six defensive options against Man City.
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Goalkeepers: Alisson, Mamardashvili, Woodman
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Forwards: Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo, Ekitike, Ngumoha, Chiesa
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