TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Arsenal target Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz as replacement for Thomas Partey in January… and Ange Postecoglou could be reunited with one of his former Celtic signings
- Arsenal are planning a midfield reshuffle in the January transfer window
- Mauricio Pochettino has been told he must sell players to make signings
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The January transfer window is still just over a month away and a number of Premier League clubs will be busy this winter as they hope to strengthen already solid platforms or address key issues.
Arsenal are among the clubs looking to do business, with Mikel Arteta reportedly planning to overhaul his midfield in January and test Aston Villa’s resolve with a bid for Douglas Luiz.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have told Mauricio Pochettino he must sell if he wants to buy in January and Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou could be reunited with one of his former Celtic players.
Elsewhere, Manchester City are keeping tabs on a 15-year-old Serie A wonder.
Below, Mailsport takes a look at all the latest news and gossip on Tuesday
Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz is Arsenal’s top target for the winter window
Arsenal are considering selling Thomas Partey in January as Mikel Arteta looks to raise money to overhaul his midfield options. The Ghanaian has been plagued by injuries this season and will not return until January after undergoing surgery on a thigh problem. (ESPN)
Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz is Arsenal’s top target for their midfield reshuffle in January. The Brazilian has been a key figure in Unai Emery’s side this season, starting all thirteen Premier League games. Arsenal had three separate bids for Luiz worth £25 million rejected in the summer of 2022.ESPN)
Arsenal have rejected a loan offer for Aaron Ramsdale, with Mikel Arteta appearing determined to keep the England goalkeeper at the Emirates. Ramsdale was always present in the Premier League last season, but lost his starting place to David Raya this season. (Football.London)
Tottenham want to sign former Celtic winger Jota on loan in January in a bid to solve the injury crisis that has limited their momentum. The Portuguese spent two seasons under Ange Postecoglou at Celtic before signing for Al-Ittihad for £25 million this summer, but has made just two appearances in the last two months. (The times)
Tottenham want to sign former Celtic winger Jota on loan in January
Spurs are keeping an eye on Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez, who has scored eighteen goals in sixteen games in all competitions this season. Arsenal are also interested in the 22-year-old Mexican. (L’Equipe – in French)
Mauricio Pochettino has been told to sell players if he wants to make any signings in January, with Chelsea’s hierarchy determined to prevent the squad from being blown up as it was under Graham Potter. (The Telegraph)
Chelsea will listen to offers for left-back Ian Maatsen, while Malanga Sarr is up for sale and the futures of striker Armando Broja and winger Noni Madueke remain uncertain. (The Telegraph)
Chelsea will make a decision on Thiago Silva’s future when his contract expires at the end of the season. The experienced Brazilian became Chelsea’s oldest ever player at 39 years and 64 days on Saturday when he played against Newcastle and has given no indication that he plans to retire. (Evening standard)
Trevoh Chalobah could leave Chelsea in January, with the Blues expected to demand around £25million for the defender, who is out until the New Year with a hamstring injury. (Evening standard)
Manchester City and Arsenal are interested in AC Milan’s 15-year-old wonderkid Francesco Camarda, who became the youngest player in Serie A history when he played against Fiorentina on Saturday. (Tuttosport – in Italian)
Bayern Munich are keen to sign Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, but the LaLiga giants are unwilling to let the 24-year-old leave Camp Nou. (Sky Sports Germany)
