Arsenal transfer ins and outs as Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta get to work in the January window

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal remain in the driving seat to clinch the Premier League title crown this season – and they could strengthen Mikel Arteta’s squad to bolster their chances.

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Whether or not the right players are out there remains to be seen, but with Arteta enduring several injury blows already this season – particularly in defence – the manager will be keeping a close eye on potential targets.

The Gunners splashed the cash in the summer, bringing in the likes of Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze, Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera to the Emirates Stadium – so a loan deal might favour the club

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There could also be high-profile exits, both loans and permanent deals, with young midfield talent Ethan Nwaneri linked with an exit. Other youngsters could also make loan moves to get a taste of first-team football.

With that said, football.london takes a closer look at all the moves completed by Arsenal so far this January.

Read the latest information on injuries, suspensions and availability in the Liverpool men’s squad.

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Injuries

Hugo Ekitike

Ekitike was unavailable for the clash with Fulham because of DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). Arne Slot was asked whether he will be fit for the game at Arsenal on January 8.

Slot on January 7: “He has not trained with us until now and let’s see if he can today.

“I’ve said, I think, two or three days ago when we played Fulham that he is not going to be out for long but because games come so fast he is in between maybe training with the team or it would take him one or two days extra.”

Wataru Endo

The midfielder has been out of action with an ankle injury since appearing in the 3-3 draw at Leeds United on December 6.

Alexander Isak

Isak is facing a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture on December 22.

He sustained the issue while scoring against Tottenham Hotspur two days prior.

Slot on December 23: “It’s going to be a long injury. For a couple of months. That’s a big, big, big disappointment for him and as a result of that of course also for us.”

Slot did also confirm he is confident Isak will be able to play again during the 2025-26 season.

Giovanni Leoni

The defender is amid a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury at the end of his debut against Southampton in the Carabao Cup.

Slot on September 26: “He is not in a good place, of course, because he tore his ACL and it means he will be out for a year. Being so young and coming to a new country and playing so well in your first game… it’s very hard to take the positive side.

“There’s never a positive side – but you always try to look at a positive side and that is that he is still so young, so he has so many years still to go after he recovers from a terrible injury like that.”

Availability

Mohamed Salah

After featuring off the bench versus Brighton on December 13, the forward is now with Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Salah scored in the group games against Zimbabwe and South Africa to help his country reach the last 16. They are next in action on January 5.

Suspensions

Conor Bradley

Bradley is one yellow card away from receiving a one-match suspension in the Champions League.

The Reds travel to Marseille on January 21 for matchday seven of the league phase and then host Qarabag a week later.

Centre-Back Noah Adekoya Signs for Liverpool

🔴 Transfer Completed — Medical & Contract

✅ Noah Adekoya has completed his move to Liverpool from Burnley during the January 2026 transfer window. He confirmed the transfer on social media with a post saying “God’s plan” alongside photos of him signing his Liverpool contract. �

⚽️ The move has been reported by multiple sources, and it’s understood he has signed officially after completing any required medical and paperwork. �

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📋 Who Is Noah Adekoya?

Position: Centre-back

Age: 19

Previous Club: Burnley (where he came through the youth system)

Notable: He captained Burnley’s U18s and has been regarded as a strong young talent with leadership qualities and composure on the ball. �

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🏟️ Role at Liverpool

🔄 Adekoya is expected to link up with Liverpool’s academy/U21 setup initially, with the aim to continue his development and potentially break through toward the senior team in the future. �

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🧠 Medical Status

📍 While individual medical details (like injuries or fitness specifics) are private and not publicly disclosed, reports confirm that the transfer has gone through, which in football normally means the player has passed all necessary medical checks and cleared club evaluations before official signing. �

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If you want, I can share highlights of his playing style and how he might fit into Liverpool’s defense next!