Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has defended his £32m signing Mikel Merino following criticism from Jamie Carragher. Merino signed a four-year deal with the Gunners after completing a big-money move from La Liga side Real Sociedad last summer.

Time is running out for Arsenal to confirm any remaining ins and outs during the January transfer window but questions remain over a handful of potential transfers

Justin Devenny has signed a new contract with Crystal Palace, active until 2027. The 21-year-old midfielder made his Premier League debut against Fulham in November, before scoring his first senior goal in the following game against Aston Villa in a 2-2 draw at Villa Park.

Arsenal have been saying for a long time that they've been confident about signing Martin Zubimendi in summer 2025.

The Ghanaian won seven duels and made seven ball recoveries. He completed 100 percent of his long balls (3/3) with three successful tackles and two interceptions. Partey had a passing accuracy of 89 percent. He looked back to his best in his preferred holding midfield position after a tough time at right-back against Aston Villa.

Arsenal are interested in signing Matheus Cunha from Premier League rivals Wolves in the January transfer window and could get him for £60 million.

Arsenal could yet be challenged by four other elite clubs including Liverpool for Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi.

Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to return to his former club Celtic.However, the date of the Scotland international’s proposed move back remains unclear,

A Major Midfield Boost in Sight Personal Terms Finalised for Real Sociedad Star. Arsenal appear to be closing in on Real Sociedad midfielder M

Real Madrid are keen on signing Yarek Gasiorowski, but Arsenal, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid are also interested in the Valencia centre-back.

Arsenal are keen on a deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, but Real Madrid are now showing interest in the star.

Celtic are set for a busy end to the January window but may have to wait until the end of the season for a reunion with Arsenal left-back.