Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Aubameyang in Barca vow, Ryan Fraser move, Arteta eyes Jimenez
Arsenal transfer news is arriving thick and fast at Express Sport HQ, and we're on hand to bring you the latest updates and gossip from the January window at the Emirates Stadium, including Mikel Arteta's plan to sign Wolves striker Raul Jimenez, and Gabriel Martinelli's new contract.
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Arsenal stance on Fraser deal with Bournemouth
Arsenal are unlikely to make a move for Ryan Fraser this month, according to the Mirror.
The Bournemouth winger has been linked with a move to Arsenal and Liverpool.
Arteta is expected to make his defence a priority in the transfer market.
It’s believed that West Ham are also interested in signing Fraser, after Arsenal cooled their interest.
Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Latest updates on gossip and rumours for Mikel Arteta at the Emirates (Image: GETTY Images)
Arsenal plot move for Wolves star Jimenez
Mikel Arteta is considering a move for Wolves forward Raul Jimenez, according to AS.
Arsenal would only move for the Mexican if they sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however.
Aubameyang has been linked with a move to Barcelona, as Catalan boss Quique Setien eyes a new striker this month.
Jimenez has impressed for Wolves since Nuno Espirito Santo’s team arrived in the Premier League 18 months ago.
Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Gunners would plot a move for Wolves star Jimenez if Aubameyang leaves (Image: GETTY Images)
Martinelli to be handed new contract
Gunners striker Gabriel Martinelli is set to be offered a bumper new contract at the Emirates Stadium.
Arteta is worried that Real Madrid are showing an interested in the Brazilian, and will be looking to tie Martinelli down to a longer deal to ward off Zinedine Zidane’s interest.
Arsenal are willing to treble his wages from £10,000-a-week to £30,000-a-week, according to the Daily Mail.
Los Blancos value Martinelli at around £50million, but Arsenal are determined to keep hold of the 19-year-old.
Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Arteta is still interested in Hakan Calhanoglu (Image: GETTY Images)
Arsenal are still interested in signing AC Milan star Hakan Calhanoglu during the January transfer window, claimed CalcioMercato.
But, Arteta is only interested in bringing Calhanoglu to the Emirates on a loan deal.
AC Milan are hoping to sell the Turkey international for £17million (€20m).
Calhanoglu is keen on securing a move away from Milan before the transfer window closes as he wants to be playing regularly ahead of this summer’s Euro 2020 tournament.