Arsenal will spend Christmas Day sat third in the Premier League, with Mikel Arteta's side six points behind top of the table Liverpool.
The Reds also have a game in hand over their rivals after the Merseyside Derby was postponed earlier this month due to Storm Darragh. As a result, Arsenal may look to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window and their hand may be forced after it emerged that star man Bukayo Saka is facing several months out of action with a hamstring injury.
There could also be some outgoings as Arsenal look to move on fringe players like Kieran Tierney, who has played just one game so far this season. Here are Mirror Football 's latest lines from around the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal 'scout Retegui'
According to CalcioMercato, Arsenal are considering a move for Atalanta and Italy striker Mateo Retegui.
Arsenal are in the market for a new goalscorer and have been heavily linked with the likes of Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres in recent months. However, Retegui has now emerged as a potential alternative, with it claimed Arsenal sent scouts to watch him in action last month.
Retegui has scored 14 goals for Atalanta in 25 appearances across all competitions so far this season, having only joined the club from Genoa over the summer in a deal worth a reported €28million (£23m).
Gunners 'eye Mitchell'
Arsenal are among several clubs interested in signing Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell, according to Spanish outlet Sport.
The report states that Arsenal, Tottenham and Barcelona are all targeting the left-back, who has made almost 150 Premier League appearances for Palace since he made his first-team debut back in 2020.
Mitchell's contract is due to expire at the end of the season, meaning he could be available for a cut-price fee if Palace want to avoid losing him for free in the summer. It was reported back in September that Palace were set to enter negotiations with Mitchell over a new deal, but those talks appear to have stalled.
Goalkeeper targeted
Boca Juniors goalkeeper Leandro Brey has emerged as a target for Arsenal and the Gunners are considering a January swoop for the 22-year-old.
Brey has made 22 senior appearances for Boca and was part of the Argentina squad which reached the quarter-finals at the Paris Olympics, where they were beaten by eventual runners-up France.
Arsenal are understood to have sent scouts to watch him in action multiple times and Arteta has received positive reports about the goalkeeper. Brey's current contract is due to expire in 2027 and he is said to be interested in a move to the Emirates, which could see him return to Boca on loan.
Charlesugwu
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bro don't compare Portuguese league to EPL gyokores couldn't score a goal against Arsenal when they met
I think you are right. just look at Amorim and Man United
gmikearts007
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Bro, how many goals has SP striker scored?
bro don't compare Portuguese league to EPL gyokores couldn't score a goal against Arsenal when they met
Tacbcortu
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In Love arsenal
cicbdertuz
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good 👍
maaabersy
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it better for Arsenal to go for Viktor gyokeres in January transfer or Juventus striker please arteta also go for real Madrid number 15 or lookman from Atalanta for saka replacement
Dezaikrst
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no Retegui
Charlesugwu
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oga be calming down! even haaland hasn't scored 14 EPL goals this season
Bro, how many goals has SP striker scored?
lemabimnpz
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1 of the victors or isak ,only options... arteta the only manager ik that loan out his good subs viera and nelson crap full season very stupid...try getting look mn for under 50m
Ripailnpsz
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Mateo Retegui is very short I think Arsenal should look elsewhere
youseless post 🤡
Ripailnpsz
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Arsenal need a good striker, a good left back and a good goal keeper in case Raya is not fit
fuk you bro another left back from what 🤡
Bornface Kafola
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Arsenal need a good striker, a good left back and a good goal keeper in case Raya is not fit
hekacdsuyz
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Mateo Retegui is very short I think Arsenal should look elsewhere
gmikearts007
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14 goals in 25 appearances and you are hyping him? What of the that has scored 12 goals in 15 appearances? or the one that has scored over 25 already? Arsenal aren't yet ready for the title challenge
oga be calming down! even haaland hasn't scored 14 EPL goals this season
Hawdlmnsu
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just buy a striker seriously don't even rely on Harvetz please he is the reason why we didn't score against Buyern in the champion league last season at German
UrPapa
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Arsenal need to sack Mikel Arteta and go for a better coach that will give us premier league.
Mumu comment
UrPapa
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the should sack Mikel
And appoint you, FOOL
pozcdenps
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the should sack Mikel
Never. They should just sack you
Outlier
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Mbuemo, Lookman, Osimhen
Mencdikuyz
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Arsenal need a proven goal scorer and a capable winger that can ease the burden off Saka. For winger, I will suggest Muhammed Kudus and for Striker, Arteta should sign Sesko and if he is not willing to come, then go for Victor Osimhen
witbceimpt
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need to suck arteta
haubmprst
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best to start against Ipswich
Lidbeklruy
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can Retegui transform Arsenal's scoring form ?
cuwaeiluy
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I think arsenal should buy a left winger
Ruuacels
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the should sack Mikel
Boscdknst
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Arsenal need to sack Mikel Arteta and go for a better coach that will give us premier league.
Eric Ten Hag you think could do it? He is available
Lenceiopu
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Finally stubborn Arteta realizes that Arsenal needs a lethal striker, had he listened 2 years ago then one of the last 2 EPL titles could have been his, it's a little too late now because Chelsea and Liverpool are in the conversation now
Sundeipryz
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we need strongest striker like Gyokeres and winger like lookman if we need a trophy ! not defenders. what are we defending if we can't win for everton at Emirates! Arteta plz plz bring those players.
Lidbeklruy
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it must be a good signing for Arsenal this term since our starman Bukayo Saka is injured , they will have to switch Gabriel Jesus to play in the right flank and deploy the striker into the front line and put Kai Havertz on the bench or at midfield although it would be very difficult for him to start since the midfield department is kept with the likes of Thomas Partey , Martin.Odegaard , Declan Rice, Mwaneri and Mikel Merino
Kekceknryz
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inded Arsenal only needs a dangerous Strickler an the replacement for bukayo saka just that
Kueaemnpy
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Arsenal need to sack Mikel Arteta and go for a better coach that will give us premier league.
Charlesugwu
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14 goals in 25 appearances and you are hyping him? What of the that has scored 12 goals in 15 appearances? or the one that has scored over 25 already? Arsenal aren't yet ready for the title challenge
tohaeiknou
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am fed up of arteta cos we have a different problem and ur going for a different solution. we need better strikers not goalkeepers and defenders you fool arteta pliz. if u don't give us atrophy, ..... !
FREAK23
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Arteta you missed the train again bro. Liverpool are on fire this year. I would wait till next season and try again.
bro more than half season is pending and you already decided ? wait for the 2nd half
MüńċħëñŁēġënðś
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Arteta you missed the train again bro. Liverpool are on fire this year. I would wait till next season and try again.
Zemabisyz
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Arteta will not buy anyone in January because he needs that to be an excuse for finishing the season in fourth or in fifth. Arsenal is out of contention for the title already.
basx
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we need a dangerous sticker and a replacement for bukayo saka not goalkeepers and defenders
Momaenosuz
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Boss Arteta lets not just end up with linked linked. Lets act. Go for Victor Gyokeres.