Arsenal continue to be linked with a host of players as we near the midway point of the January transfer window. Mikel Arteta has made it clear he would be open to bringing in new faces as long as he can trim his first-team squad. Express Sport looks at three of the latest transfer stories surrounding the Emirates club.
Arsenal transfer news: Yves Bissouma and Emiliano Buendia are linked with moves to the Gunners (Image: GETTY)
Bissouma has received five yellow cards in his 16 Premier League appearances so far this season and was also sent off during the 3-0 win at Newcastle last September.
His contract at the Amex expires in the summer of 2023.
Chelsea battle
Arsenal are interested in signing Turkish teenager Ali Akman, according to the Mail.
However, Chelsea are also tracking the 18-year-old striker.
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Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta wants to trim his squad before adding (Image: EXPRESS)
The Argentine is one of a host of attacking midfielders Arsenal have been linked with this month.
However, it would be unlikely that the Gunners could afford to pay the £40m asking price unless they received some funds for their unwanted squad members.
Buendia's contract at Carrow Road does not expire until 2024.
Arsenal were struggling in front of goal up until recently, but the emergence of Emile Smith Rowe has given a much-needed creative boost to Arteta's side.
The Gunners have won their last four matches in all competitions, scoring 10 goals in the process.