Nine players linked with Arsenal transfer – Rodrygo update, midfield battles

The January transfer window opened coinciding with the start of the new year, handing Mikel Arteta and Arsenal the opportunity to bolster their ranks for both Premier League and Champions League silverware pushes.

The Gunners remain Premier League leaders after beating Bournemouth 3-2 on Saturday night. As a result, they opened up a six-point advantage over second-placed Aston Villa, whilst Manchester City have opportunity to move within four points when they host Chelsea on Sunday evening.

Arteta will also be pleased to see his side already confirmed for the Champions League's round of 16 with two league phase fixtures left spare later this month.

Especially so given Arsenal's injury troubles over the winter, which has seen their defence particularly ravaged.

However, the early rumours over January transfers in north London would suggest two key trends. It is actually attackers and midfielders being linked with joining Arteta's squad, rather than defensive reinforcements.

football.london looks at nine of the latest news updates and rumours circling the club at this early stage of the window.