Arsenal will return to Premier League action tomorrow when they welcome Nottingham Forest to the Emirates Stadium as Mikel Arteta’s men look to return to winning ways.
Before the international break, the Gunners failed to win in each of their previous four league games. After losing to Bournemouth in October, only two points were picked up from fixtures against Liverpool, Newcastle and Chelsea.
The visit of Forest this weekend presents an opportunity to return to winning ways before it’s too late. To make sure they remain within a shout of being crowned champions of England, Arteta could turn to strengthening his squad in January.
Following the festive period, which sees the north Londoners play 10 times, the window will reopen for business. Despite there being over a month until it does, a number of players are already being linked.
Here, football.london takes a look at the latest transfer news and gossip around Arsenal.
Saliba replacement identified
Arsenal have a gem on their hands in William Saliba. The France international is one of the best defenders in European football, leading to interest from Champions League holders Real Madrid.
Should he leave the club, the Gunners will be well-equipped in replacing him. According to TBR Football, RB Leipzig’s Castello Lukeba is respected and viewed as a long-term replacement for Saliba. The report states that ‘every top English club’ have scouted the 21-year-old but he will cost, at least, his £80million release clause.
football.london says: “Planning for potential exits of star players is vital and something Arsenal have got wrong in the past. Should Saliba, for whatever reason, leave in the future, the Gunners must make sure they are not short and have someone in mind. Lukeba is one of the most promising defenders in Europe and could be the perfect solution.”
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