Arsenal have been taking a look at the potential of bringing in a brand new midfielder in 2024 however as of now, talks of 1 arriving in January are untimely.
The Gunners are at the moment holding formative inner talks on all potential names that could possibly be pursued subsequent 12 months as the way forward for Thomas Partey on the Emirates stays up within the air.
Two names which have been closely linked to Arsenal are Actual Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni and Actual Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi.
In accordance with Ben Jacobs, the French star may be very unlikely to depart the Bernabeu anytime quickly however the Spanish midfielder could possibly be an choice as he has a £53m launch clause in his present contract.
Writing in his newest unique column for CaughtOffside, Jacobs supplied the most recent on Arsenal’s seek for a brand new midfielder.
“Thomas Partey has a muscle harm however is predicted again in a couple of weeks. His harm has prompted rumours of a brand new midfielder arriving, however it’s a bit untimely to be leaping to that conclusion,” the journalist wrote.
“Partey was topic of agency Saudi curiosity over the summer time and Mikel Arteta is delighted he’s nonetheless on the membership. There’s simply frustration that Partey’s minutes have been so restricted this season.
“Hyperlinks with Aurelien Tchouameni are broad of the mark. There was no method. Tchouameni needs to remain at Actual Madrid, who additionally haven’t any want to promote.
“Martin Zubimendi is probably extra potential in 2024. Arsenal needed the Actual Sociedad midfielder in January however there was no participant buy-in and the La Liga membership additionally didn’t need to promote. Zubimendi has a £53m launch clause.
“Proper now, Arsenal are solely holding formative inner talks on all potential names. And from what I’m advised, if Arsenal have their approach they might properly look a bit nearer to house. Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz continues to be appreciated. It’s robust as a result of he’s having fun with life at Villa beneath Unai Emery.”
