Arsenal transfer news: Trossard deal confirmed, Kiwior and Camavinga latest amid January window updates
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Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Manchester United last time out leaves them five points clear at the top of the Premier League.
With Manchester City and United in hot pursuit, Arsenal fans are keen for the club to strengthen in the January window to ensure their title charge remains on course in the second half of the campaign.
A positive January transfer window is necessary to maintain that form, with a number of holes to fill, thanks to injuries and squad deficiencies and Leandro Trossard and Jakub Kiwior have already arrived through the door this month.
Mikel Arteta knows every penny counts, as the Gunners push for their first Premier League title in years, up against a dominant City side.
The Sporting News brings you a full rundown of the latest Arsenal rumours and deals for the January 2023 transfer window.
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Arsenal completed January transfers Incoming transfers Date Player Club Transfer Jan. 20 Leandro Trossard Brighton £21m fee Jan. 23 Jakub Kiwior Spezia £20m fee Outgoing transfers Date Player Club Transfer Jan. 10, 2023 Miguel Azeez Wigan Athletic Loan Latest Arsenal transfer news
Arsenal’s transfer rumours in January are fuelled by an injury to striker Gabriel Jesus, who suffered a knee issue at the World Cup.
With Jesus expected to be out for up to three months (until March), Arteta needs to find other options to keep Arsenal in front in the Premier League title race.
Along with the latest news on Raphinha, and Ferran Torres, there are a few other rumours to keep an eye on.
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Arsenal launch new bid for Caicedo
In a major update from Fabrizio Romano on January 27, it appears Arsenal have made a new offer for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo.
The Gunners are said to have bid £60 million ($74.2m) for the 21-year-old, who still has just 26 appearances in the Premier League to his name.
Chelsea are also interested in the Ecuador international but are said to have had a £55m ($68m) bid rejected earlier in the transfer window.
Arsenal open talks with Fresneda
The Gunners have begun discussions with Real Valladolid over a move for Ivan Fresneda.
Fabrizio Romano claims there are several clubs interested with Borussia Dortmund among the interested parties.
Reports suggest a fee of around £13m is claimed to have been finalised with Valladolid, as well as the 18-year-old heading back to the Spanish club on loan for the remainder of the season.
Arsenal eye shock loan deal for Camavinga
According to the Evening Standard, Arsenal could attempt to sign Eduardo Camavinga on loan from Real Madrid this month.
The 20-year-old midfielder has been mostly used as a substitute this season and could consider a temporary switch to England for more consistent playing time.
Arsenal chiefs are said to be prepared to back Arteta’s plans in this window in order to give him the best chance of winning the Premier League title.
However, Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti later dismissed the idea of letting Camavinga leave, describing the player as “untouchable”.
Kiwior signs with Arsenal
Arsenal have completed the signing of Jakub Kiwior from Spezia after agreeing personal terms with the player.
Fabrizio Romano claims a fee in excess of €20m with add-ons was enough to secure the defender’s signature with Kiwior putting pen to paper on a five-year deal.
The Polish 22-year-old plays at centre-back and had also attracted interested from Borussia Dortmund and Napoli.
Gunners announce Leandro Trossard move
Arsenal have announced the signing of Leandro Trossard for an initial fee of £21m.
Belgian international Trossard had indicated his intention to leave the AMEX Stadium, following a high profile disagreement with boss Roberto De Zerbi, with Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool all linked with a possible bid.
However, the Gunners have acted quickly and confirmed his arrival on January 20, the player signing a long-term deal.
North London Diaby?
Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby has emerged as another alternative to Mykhaylo Mudryk as Mikel Arteta’s hunt for a wide attacker continues.
Sky Sports reported the Gunners have made contact with the Bundesliga club over the 23-year-old former Paris Saint-Germain youngster.
Leverkusen would seemingly be reluctant to sell mid-season, having quoted an asking price of £88.5 million during the close season for Diaby, who is under contract until 2025. That places him very much in the Mudryk price bracket.
Arsenal chief Edu makes contact with Barcelona
Reports in Spain first linked former City star Ferran Torres to Arsenal in early December, and the rumour has gained further steam since then.
Torres, a member of the Spain squad at the 2022 World Cup, has struggled for time at Barcelona. He began as a starter earlier this season, but failed to impress, and dropped to the bench behind Ousmane Dembele, Raphinha, and Ansu Fati.
On January 16, 90min.com claimed Arsenal chief Edu had reached out to Barcelona over the possibility of signing Torres or Raphina.
Former target Raphinha ‘available’
Raphinha was linked to Arsenal and Chelsea last summer after he top-scored for Leeds with 11 goals to help the Whites escape Premier League relegation.
Barcelona spent £55m ($66.7m) on the Brazilian in July, where he has been directly involved in five goals in 20 appearances, in the top flight and Champions League.
However, El Chiringuito has reported he is available, as Barca tries to improve their financial position in pursuit of more signings.
With Raphinha struggling to find the form he reached with Leeds, and Barca keen to sell, Arsenal would be likely to succeed with a lower bid than the Spanish side’s final offer for him, less than six months ago.
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