January 1st 2025.
Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, has his eyes on several talented players from different countries in Europe. According to reports, Arteta has a wishlist of eight players for the upcoming transfer window. Two of the top names on his list are Nico Williams and Leroy Sane, as he is looking to strengthen his team's attack.
This decision comes after Arsenal's young star, Bukayo Saka, suffered a hamstring injury. The Daily Mail reported that Arteta is determined to prioritize signing a new wide attacker in January to compensate for Saka's absence. One of Arteta's top choices is Athletic Bilbao's 22-year-old winger, Nico Williams. The deal is said to be within Arsenal's budget as his release clause is only £48 million.
However, a potential move for Williams in January may not be easy as other clubs are also interested in the Spanish star. Additionally, it is uncertain if Williams would be willing to leave Athletic Bilbao in the middle of the season. He may prefer a move in the summer instead. Another option for Arteta is Bayern Munich's 28-year-old winger, Leroy Sane. However, his age makes him a less desirable long-term investment for Arsenal.
Real Madrid's 19-year-old wonderkid, Arda Guler, is also on Arteta's wishlist. However, a move for him seems highly unlikely at this point as the Spanish champions see him as a key part of their future plans. Arteta has also set his sights on Bayer Leverkusen's 21-year-old star, Florian Wirtz, who has been impressing in the Bundesliga.
Apart from a new wide attacker, Arsenal is also considering signing a new striker. Their top target is Newcastle United's Alexander Isak, but a January move for the 22-year-old may be challenging. The Gunners are also looking at other options such as RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo, and Wolves' Matheus Cunha. The latter, in particular, has caught the attention of Arsenal with his impressive 10 goals and four assists in 19 Premier League games this season, as reported by The Athletic.
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