With the 2023 fixtures all but wrapped up, focus is now shifting to what the new year can bring. The festive period has delivered plenty of entertaining match-ups, statement results, and of course, ear-pricking transfer rumours.
We are now entering the final hours before the ribbon is cut to open the January transfer window. Almost every Premier League team has a fight on their hands right now and will be looking to strengthen their ranks at this half-way point. Let’s dive into some of the latest updates on the ever-shifting rumour mill.
Arsenal are looking to add a new striker to their ranks to aid their chance of winning the league title this season. Ivan Toney has been on the radar for several months now as he approaches his return to top flight football.
According to The Independent, the Gunners ‘are investigating’ whether they can agree on a deal with Brentford once the new year rolls in. Mikel Arteta and co have been considering their options and a striker is a priority. The report claims that Arsenal’s ‘preference is to do the deal this January’ but it will cost ‘at least’ £80 million to tie things up.
An interesting link in the print version of the Daily Mail (via The Spurs Web), has reported that Tottenham Hotspur ‘are keen on signing’ Joe Gomez from Liverpool as they look to add to their centre-back roster. However, Spurs are concerned that the current injury worries at Anfield will prevent a move from materialising.
The report has stated that Spurs believe Gomez is an ‘ideal option’ for them and he would be open to return to London. The Reds, of course, are wanting to strengthen their own ranks amid recent injury blows.
Manchester United are eager to add more firepower to their front line in January after struggling with their attacking output so far this season. Football Insider has reported that Erik ten Hag has made Serhou Guirassy a ‘top target’ ahead of the window and the good news is, he will be available for a cut price of just £18 million due to a release clause in his contract.
The 27-year-old has contributed an astonishing 19 goals and two assists in just 16 games this season for VfB Stuttgart, already surpassing his tally for the whole of last season.
