Story byPhoto by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu via Getty ImagesAaditya KrishnamurthySat, January 31, 2026 at 8:30 AM UTC·2 min readArsenal continue to assess multiple transfer scenarios as potential attacking targets and January plans remain under close review. Arsenal are being linked with several transfer developments involving young attacking players and ongoing discussions around their January strategy. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe latest reports include developments in Spain, competition with European rivals, and guidance from Mikel Arteta. Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu via Getty ImagesArsenal target Arda Guler issues Real Madrid ultimatumArda Guler has reportedly grown frustrated with his situation at Real Madrid as uncertainty continues around his role. According to El Nacional, the Arsenal target has made it clear he could seek a move away if Alvaro Arbeloa continues beyond this season. Guler has been a target for Arsenal for quite some time, and could come in to bolster their options, especially with captain Martin Odegaard’s recent struggles. Gunners rival Man United and Bayern for Diomande and ToureArsenal are reported to be tracking multiple Ivory Coast wingers as part of their long-term recruitment planning. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementInterest in Yan Diomande has been linked to Arsenal by Christian Falk, with Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Liverpool also monitoring the situation. Bazoumana Toure has also been connected with Arsenal through Sports Boom, with Bayern Munich and Manchester United among the other clubs credited with interest. Mikel Arteta gives update on potential January signingsArsenal manager Mikel Arteta was asked about the final days of the January transfer window and whether Manchester City’s activity impacts Arsenal’s thinking. Speaking via Sky Sports, Arteta said, “Not because of them but because of any issues we need to be on top of. It’s not a surprise because City did it last year. They were very aggressive when it was needed.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe added, “We have our ambitions, but we have our restrictions, and we have to do what we can do and what we believe is the right thing to do.”Read more:Arsenal daily transfer rumour roundup: Latest on Oleksandr Zinchenko and Max DowmanWhy Ian Wright feels Arsenal would have won if one Manchester United player had been in the starting XIArsenal daily transfer rumour roundup: Latest on Rafael Belinho, Julian Alvarez, and Pio Esposito.
