Arsenal transfer news round-up: Latest on Dembele, Pepe and other rumours ahead of January window

Arsenal transfer news round-up: Latest on Dembele, Pepe and other rumours ahead of January window
Arsenal are prepping themselves for a busy January with just over a month to go until the transfer window reopens.The Gunners have been linked with a host of players heading into the new year as manager Unai Emery plots to continue his fine start to life in north London.4

Emery’s early Arsenal career has been rather positive

In the Premier League the Emirates Stadium club sit just three points off the top four after 12 matches, and they’re currently on a run of 16 games without defeat in all competitions.However, Emery is not entirely happy with his squad and he intends to strengthen it when business gets back under way.But who have Arsenal been linked with signing and what deals could they get over the line in January?talkSPORT.com have searched around to find all the latest rumours involving the Gunners, and you can read our Arsenal transfer round-up below…

---

Ousmane Dembele

While Liverpool are reported to be preparing an 85million offer for Dembele, Arsenal also remain in the hunt for the Barcelona forward. The Camp Nou club are believed to be ready to cash in on Dembele, and the Gunners may look to take advantage of their willingness to sell the France international.While the financial outlay to buy Dembele would be huge, the potential of signing him is a rather unique situation. The 21-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best young players in world football, and he remains hot property despite his apparent struggles in Catalonia.4

Barcelona are rumoured to be ready to cash in on Dembele

Gianluca Mancini

Earlier this week it was reported that Arsenal have sent scouts to watch Mancini, the Atalanta defender. The 22-year-old has emerged as a real star since establishing himself in the Serie A clubs starting line-up, and hes even shown to be just as effective in an opponents area as his own – scoring four times in just 11 matches.The Gunners have taken note of Mancinis performances and, along with Borussia Dortmund, are keeping tabs on him. And they may be rushed into moving for Mancini given the interest in him, which could mean they approach the player when the transfer window reopens in January.

Junior Firpo

The 22-year-old Betis star has been linked with a move to Arsenal for a number of months, with their interest in the wing-back renewed earlier this week. The Gunners interest in a new left sided defender makes sense given Nacho Monreal, now 32, is still first choice for the position.4

Firpo hit the headlines when he scored against Barcelona earlier this month

A long-term replacement would be a wise purchase, and Firpo has shown he has the potential to get to the top of the game. He possesses all the traits of a modern day wing-back, with his remarkable tally of four goals in 27 matches proving his attacking talents.However, Arsenal will be forced to shell out almost 44million to sign Firpo, as he has a release clause written in his Betis contract. Nonetheless, talkSPORT told you earlier this month that the Gunners are not put off by such a high asking price.

Patrik Schick

Roma are expected to loan Schick out during the January window due to his struggles in the Italian capital, and Arsenal want to take advantage. The Czech Republic international was highly-rated during his time with Sampdoria, but hes failed to hit the back of the net with the same regularity since joining the Giallorossi.This has not turned Arsenal off the 22-year-old, with the Gunners seriously considering moving for Schick when the transfer window reopens to replace Danny Welbeck, who faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury.Various reports have suggested Arsenal could offer Roma a player-plus-cash deal for Schick, with the north Londoners ready to use Aaron Ramsey, the Wales midfielder, as a makeweight.

Nicolas Pepe

4

Pepe has been prolific in front of goal over the past couple of seasons

Arsenal fans are hoping to see Emery strengthen the wide attacking positions in January, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang forced to play out of position on the wing at times this season. As previously mentioned Dembele is one player the Gunners are looking at, while the north Londoners have also been linked with moving for Lille winger Pepe.Pepe enjoyed a great 2017/18 season, scoring 14 goals and creating a further five, and hes continued his fine form this campaign, already netting eight times and registering seven assists. Able to play anywhere across the front line, Pepe was frequently utilised as a centre-forward last term, but hes returned to his strongest position in 2018/19 – the right side of the attack.A couple of months ago it was claimed Arsenal are keeping tabs on Pepe ahead of a potential January swoop for the 23-year-old, though they are believed to be rivalled by Manchester United and Bayern Munich in the race to secure the Ivory Coast internationals signature

---

MARK HUGHES is set to keep his job at Southampton for at least the next two matches. Sparky is under huge pressure after Saturday's 3-2 defeat at Fulham left Saints in the drop zone having won
Mauricio Pochettino is finding Southampton's struggles hard

---

Premier League Coffee is a new feature on Abe's World Sports, where we address the Premier League's talking points in a Blitz Blog format. - The Mark Clattenburg situation is a nightmare, both for the beleaguered referee, the English Premier League and FA, and soccer as whole.
HappyDude88: August 2011

---

How the 2018/19 Premier League table could change in gameweek 26. It's only until the gameweek after next though, then everyone else catches up when the Cup final

---

Unai Emery's hands-on approach has got Arsenal on path back to where they belong. Arsenal still have a way to go to make the top four but in a short few months, Emery has changed an awful lot
Piers Morgan SLAMS Arsenal star as 'biggest waste of £35m'

---

Manchester City fans seen with their backs to the game as Vincent Kompany fires in sensational winner against Leicester City fpnews May 7, 2019 0 Manchester City are the favourites to win the Premier League going into the final game this weekend after edging past Leicester on Monday.
Vincent Kompany warns Manchester City's rivals Liverpool that

---

Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic plans to speak privately with Dejan Lovren after the Liverpool defender's unsavoury comments about Sergio Ramos on social media. not my type of defender': Virgil van
'Varane is my favourite!' - Van Dijk aims dig at Ramos amid

---

Sean Dyche's Burnley have been the surprise package this season, with 19 points taking them to seventh in the table. But how would the standings change if all matches were called to a halt at half-time? CLICK THROUGH THE GALLERY ABOVE TO SEE THE PREMIER LEAGUE TABLE IF GAMES ENDED AT HALF-TIME. Related articles
England Championship 2018/2019 table, results and statistics

---

'Masterclass incoming - Finally!' Arsenal fans go nuts as Mesut Ozil starts vs BATE Borisov. Arsenal news includes reaction to Mesut Ozil starting against BATE Borisov in the Europa League
Arsenal vs BATE team news: Mesut Ozil starts for Gunners in

---

Sadio Mane revealed he was 'jealous' when Barcelona signed Philippe Coutinho in 2018. The LaLiga giants signed the forward in a deal worth up to £142million during last season's January transfer window. Losing a player of such magnitude has not harmed Liverpool's attacking threat, though, but Mane admitted his departure did leave a hole.
Barcelona vs Levante result: Lionel Messi helps Barca wrap up

---

Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi continues to want to join Bayern Munich, but his trip to Germany has nothing to do with a transfer being on the verge of going through. Talk of a move to Bayern
'We want to sign the player' Bayern Munich confirm 'talks

---

Tiemoue Bakayoko is likely to be back at Chelsea next season following his loan spell at AC Milan. And according to his brother, the former Monaco man is looking for stability in his career as he looks to stake his claim for a place back in the Chelsea side.
Tiemoue Bakayoko's Agent Provides Update on Midfielder's

---

Liverpool news and transfers RECAP - Moreno slams Klopp, Reds interested in Hazard, Salah avoids ban The 18-year-old is currently on the books of Toulouse and his contract is set to expire
Liverpool - Transfer News - 31 January 2019
atomicsoda.com/liverpool/transfer-news/31-jan-2019
Barca complete move for Toulouse defender Jean-Clair Todibo. Coutinho set for crisis talks? Transfer news and gossip round-up Liverpool transfer news: Reds to
Forums - METANEWSHUB

---

Chelsea vs Derby live stream: TV channel, kick-off time - watch CHELSEA welcome Derby to Stamford Bridge tonight in the Carabao Cup and Express Sport is on hand with all the details including kick
Belgium vs Scotland: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time

---

Piers Morgan claims Harry Redknapp is overrated and Tottenham Hotspur are no better now than when Harry Redknapp was in charge Posted on January 25, 2019 January 25, 2019 Author Fellaixxo Piers Morgan branded Mauricio Pochettino 'overrated' and claimed Tottenham Hotspur are no better than when they were managed by Harry Redknapp.
Piers Morgan: Madness that leaves Sir Alex in Wonderland

---