Arsenal consider Gabriel Jesus transfer as Mikel Arteta eyes £40m midfield prodigy

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Arsenal have been linked to a series of big-money moves this January as Mikel Arteta may look to reinforce his squad amid the Gunners' title challenge this season

Gabriel Jesus could be sent out on loan for the rest of the season(Image: Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about the latest Arsenal transfer rumours, as the January window gets closer by the day...

1. Arsenal has initiated formal contact with Lille for 18-year-old midfield prodigy Ayyoub Bouaddi. The French teenager is valued at approximately £40 million and is considered a top priority for the January window according to The Mirror.
2. Gabriel Jesus has been proposed to AC Milan for a potential January loan move to help him secure regular playing time before the 2026 World Cup. Sports Mole report that the Italian giants are currently evaluating his physical condition before making an official move.
3. The club is reportedly monitoring 19-year-old Real Madrid defender Víctor Valdepeñas, who recently made his senior debut and has a £44 million release clause. The source Now Arsenal indicate that Mikel Arteta views the versatile youngster as a long-term prospect for the left-back or center-back roles.
4. FootballTransfers reports that Ousmane Dembele is growing unsettled at PSG, potentially opening a door for Arsenal to pursue the winger in 2026. The Gunners are said to be studying the situation as they look for elite attacking reinforcements to bolster their frontline.
5. Arsenal is unlikely to sign Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo this winter despite a long-standing interest in the player. The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that while Semenyo wants a January exit, Arsenal would prefer to wait until the summer, potentially allowing other clubs to step in
6. There are shock claims from TEAMtalk that Arsenal could "decide to sell" Gabriel Martinelli in January following interest from several European clubs. The report suggests the club might sacrifice the winger to fund a major move for a different "elite" attacking target like Rodrygo.
7. The club is weighing up a move for Atalanta's 20-year-old defender Giorgio Scalvini, with reports from Football-Talk suggesting a £31 million deal is being discussed. This interest comes as the club looks to solve defensive depth issues caused by recent injury setbacks to the first-team squad.
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