Mikel Arteta’s team have begun the new Premier League campaign strongly, with the Gunners able to move five points ahead of second-placed Manchester City if they defeat Brentford on Wednesday evening. ..Continue Reading
Arsenal have ended the last three seasons as Premier League runners-up, and they recruited eight players over the summer in an effort to help Arteta’s squad finally take the extra step and claim the championship.
Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano indicated recently that Arsenal are not expected to be very active in the January window, as renewing contracts for existing players is currently the main focus.
Romano said: “Arsenal, in January, unless there is some problem or some issue or some injury, we never know in football, but at the moment Arsenal are very happy with the squad they have, very happy also with the attitude of the players.
“At the moment, it’s very quiet. Arsenal’s focus is on contracts. Bukayo Saka, expected to sign a new contract at Arsenal until 2030 as soon as possible. The agreement is getting closer. It’s not signed or done yet, but it will get done.
“Then there is Jurrien Timber. Arsenal are also negotiating with Timber over a new deal. And then also Declan Rice.
“For Rice, it’s not an urgent situation, but I think in the next months discussions will start between Rice and Arsenal over a new contract.
“Arsenal, more than on new players, are focused on keeping the players they have while doing fantastic at the moment this season.”
However, Arsenal are expected to be busy once again when the summer window opens, and the Spanish outlet Fichajes claims that the Gunners are ‘moving decisively to strengthen their attack’ with a move for Olise.
According to the report, Arsenal are ‘prepared to submit an offer close to €150m (£131m) to convince the German club and secure the services of the 23-year-old French winger’, a figure that would set a new British transfer record.
The article continues: ‘Preparations have reportedly begun at the English club’s offices, led by the coaching staff and sporting director.
The situation seems favourable: Olise has proven his quality at Bayern Munich and is said to be open to a return to English football, which would ignite excitement in North London.’
It is also reported that Arsenal ‘believe Olise has room to grow even further and could thrive under their style of play, which is more focused on pace and attacking aggression’.
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