Arsenal targets Kroupi and Yildiz as Arteta plans January overhaul

Summarised from 3 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 4 Nov, 17:16 · Archive

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is prioritising a forward signing in January to strengthen his attacking options.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is planning to strengthen his attacking options in the January transfer window as a key priority. The club have made a strong start to their Premier League title defence, currently three points clear at the top of the table, and are also competing in the Champions League.

The Gunners have identified two main targets. Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi, 20, a France Under-21 international, is understood to be a prominent target. Kroupi scored 13 goals in 35 appearances for Bournemouth following his move from Lorient but suffered a foot fracture during pre-season that required surgery. He has returned to action in recent weeks as a substitute. However, Bournemouth are reluctant to sell him in January, and Arsenal face competition from Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich for the player.

Arsenal also remain interested in Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz, who has been linked with a move to north London in recent transfer windows. The club are seeking a versatile forward who can play in multiple positions and strengthen their left flank. They previously targeted Morgan Rogers and Vinicius Junior during the summer but were unsuccessful in both pursuits.

Arteta views attacking reinforcements as essential to maintaining the club's push for glory across all competitions. Arsenal's defence has been strong this season, with summer signing Ezri Konsa deputising for the injured William Saliba, but the attack has been identified as the main area requiring strengthening.

How it is being reported

• Exclusive: Tottenham face triple transfer decision after surprise recallSpurs trio expected to attract plenty of interest during the January windowEvening Standard · 4 Nov, 12:44
• Mikel Arteta sends clear message to £60million Chelsea transfer targetArsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaks before tonight’s game against Slavia Prague (Credits: Mike Egerton/Press Association) Mikel Arteta has assured one of his out of favour stars that he remains a key part of his plans. The Gunners have made a superb start to their Premier League title defence…Metro · 4 Nov, 10:55
• Arsenal news: Double January transfer swoop plotted as £60m star makes exit decisionThe picture of potential ins and outs at Arsenal in the winter transfer window is growing clearerMirror Sport · 4 Nov, 04:00
• Viktor Gyokeres got brutal Mikel Arteta reality check as Arsenal transfer plan emergesViktor Gyokeres is under pressure following his poor start to the season, with Arsenal making plans for JanuaryMirror Sport · 3 Nov, 11:37
• Arsenal 'want two major new signings' as top Mikel Arteta targets revealedGunners appear to be making grand plans for an exciting January windowEvening Standard · 2 Nov, 23:40
• Arsenal plotting double January transfer swoop as Mikel Arteta identifies forward targetsMikel Arteta wants to bolster his Arsenal forward line in order to keep competing for trophies domestically and on the continentMirror Sport · 2 Nov, 18:03

In this story: Arsenal · Mikel Arteta · Eli Junior Kroupi · Kenan Yildiz · Bournemouth · Paris Saint-Germain · Bayern Munich · Juventus

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