Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta striker boost as pre-contract agreement confirmed
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta striker boost as pre-contract agreement confirmed
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Arsenal are in Girona for the conclusion of their UEFA Champions League league phase tonight with Mikel Arteta expected to name a reshuffled side with his team all but certain of a top-eight finish. And the Gunners will likely head on a warm weather training camp next month if they can bypass the two-legged play-off which falls after the FA Cup fourth round.
On the transfer front they are continuing to explore the possibility of signing a new centre-forward before next Monday night's deadline and Evan Ferguson could now be allowed to leave Brighton permanently. In terms of outgoings, it has been confirmed that Kieran Tierney has sealed his Arsenal exit.
Here are the big stories to keep tabs on from in and around Arsenal. Arsenal have been handed a transfer boost after reports that Brighton are ready to let Evan Ferguson leave permanently in the January transfer window. Ferguson has been linked with a move to the Emirates this month, with boss Mikel Arteta in need of more depth up front after losing Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus to injuries.
Arsenal have lacked a recognised No 9 to boost their title hopes after putting most of the goalscoring burden on Kai Havertz - and Ferguson would give them a solid option in attack. Signing Ferguson permanently would save a headache for Arteta, who already has two loanees in Raheem Sterling and goalkeeper Neto. Premier League clubs are only allowed a maximum of two domestic loan players in their squad.
