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Arsenal crashed into the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, racking up even more misery on Mikel Arteta and his beleaguered team.
With eight defeats in 14 Premier League matches, the national cup competition had provided them some respite, but it all ended with Manchester City defeating the Emirates 4-1.
The Gunners face their London rivals Chelsea on Boxing Day, with Arteta’s side abandoned in the lower half of the table.
Emirati bosses are reportedly willing to stick with Spanish and Technical Director Edu publicly endorsed the manager under fire earlier this month.
However, he will likely need reinforcements in the transfer window to reinforce himself in the second half of the season.
Mesut Ozil could find himself involved in the senior team in the new year, having been sent off from both the Premier League and Europa League teams.
Arsenal are crying out for some creativity and are expected to focus on attacking signings in January.
Here’s the latest gossip from Arsenal, with just over a week until the window is reopened.
The loan of Vinicius Jr observed
Arsenal are considering a move by Real Madrid outcast Vinicius Jr, according to reports.
Star Sport has stated that although Arteta is looking to improve his defense, his horrible form in front of goal could force another inning in that area.
The Gunners tried to sign Vinicius while Unai Emery was in charge and they have a good relationship with their agent.
At just 20 years old, the Brazilian forward can play anywhere on the front row and has three goals and three assists for Real this season.
There have also been rumors of a move for Vinicius Jr’s teammate Isco, but he’s interested in getting a move from the Champions League, with Juventus leading the race.
Mustafi’s talks confirmed
Shkodran Mustafi’s agent Emre Öztürk has confirmed that the Arsenal defender is in talks about a proposed transfer to Barcelona.
The German is a highly maligned figure in the Emirates and was part of the defense that sent four to Man City on Tuesday night.
However, that does not seem to have deterred the five-time European champions, who could sign Mustafi in the next window.
Ozturk was photographed at the Camp Nou recently, and many believe it has to do with his client Yusuf Demir, 17.
But he clarified the situation, telling SPOX journalist Fabián Zerche: “I’m not in Barcelona because of Yusuf Demir.
“But thanks to Mustafi from Arsenal, whom we also represent.”
Arsenal ‘looking’ at Eriksen
Christian Eriksen has been linked once again with a possible move to Arsenal in the next window.
The former Tottenham midfielder is above the requirements at the San Siro, less than 12 months after swapping the Premier League for Serie A.
The Denmark international is desperate to find regular minutes before next summer’s Euro Cup.
Gazzette dello Sport (via Sport Witness) suggests Arsenal are watching it, with Emirates declared as their ‘only possible landing site’.
The Italian giants have proposed a trade between Granit Xhaka and Dani Ceballos, although the latter would involve negotiations with their parent club, Real Madrid.
Source: m.allfootballapp.com
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