Viktor Gyokeres is actively exploring options away from Arsenal as the Sweden international grows increasingly frustrated with his reduced role at the Emirates Stadium. Having fallen down the pecking order this season, the forward feels undervalued in North London, prompting his representatives to open initial talks with several interested suitors across Europe and the Middle East. Italian giants AC Milan and Juventus have both made inquiries regarding the striker’s availability ahead of the January transfer window, while Saudi Pro League sides Al Ahli and Al Ittihad are also closely monitoring developments.
While Arsenal are not actively looking to part ways with Gyokeres, internal flexibility could emerge if the Gunners manage to secure a high-profile attacking replacement during the mid-season window. Mikel Arteta’s side are currently keeping a close eye on Real Madrid starlet Endrick, who is planning crucial talks with Los Blancos during the upcoming international break to address his lack of regular playing time. Endrick attracted broad Premier League interest over the summer—including from Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, and Fulham—and Arsenal are now positioning themselves should the unsettled Brazilian seek an exit route from Madrid.
The search for mid-season reinforcement comes at a critical juncture on the pitch, following a defensive collapse where Arteta’s side were exposed by a ruthless Brighton team. Hesitant defending proved costly as Pascal Gross beat David Raya with a speculative strike at the near post, before Charalampos Kostoulas found the corner from distance to double the damage. Brighton capped their performance when Chema Andres rose high at the far post to head in from a corner, leaving Declan Rice and his teammates reflecting on an uncharacteristically vulnerable defensive display.
Beyond their forward line search, English clubs continue to scour Real Sociedad for recruitment opportunities, building on Arsenal’s acquisition of former Sociedad duo Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Merino. Versatile 24-year-old defender Jon Aramburu has emerged as a target for both Liverpool and Manchester City, thanks to his ability to operate across the entire defensive line in a manner similar to wide central defenders like Riccardo Calafiori and Josko Gvardiol. Armed with a £50m release clause, Aramburu represents another major target as elite European clubs prepare for an explosive January window.
