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Three World Cup stars Arsenal could sign in January after Mikel Arteta transfer admission

Three World Cup stars Arsenal could sign in January after Mikel Arteta transfer admission




Nelson, Mikel Arteta’s attacking options have taken a significant blow.

Jesus could be out of action for up to three months following successful knee surgery, while Nelson was withdrawn during Arsenal’s friendly match against Juventus on Saturday after appearing to tweak his hamstring.

Thankfully, the January transfer window is just around the corner, handing Arteta the perfect opportunity to bolster his squad and overcome the injury setbacks. Owner Stan Kroenke is ready to back the Gunners boss, with Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk a priority target, according to The Athletic.

Speaking to the press after Arsenal's Dubai Super Cup win over AC Milan last week, Arteta admitted that "a few" players had caught his eye during the World Cup but refused to reveal any names. With all of that in mind, football.london has picked out three World Cup stars that could have gained the Spaniard’s attention and find themselves on Arsenal’s radar as a result.

Cody Gakpo

Considering Cody Gakpo was already an Arsenal target prior to the World Cup, his inclusion is perhaps the least surprising of them all. Nevertheless, the 23-year-old is likely to have gained their attention even more following his impressive displays with the Netherlands.

football.london understands Arsenal have monitored Gakpo since last year after he enjoyed a standout season at PSV Eindhoven, where he scored 21 goals and registered 15 assists. The versatile winger, who can also play as a centre forward, has started the new season off strongly too, already racking up a further 13 goals and 17 assists.

Gakpo continued his fine form in Qatar with three goals in five appearances, helping his country reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Manchester United are said to be the favourites to secure his services having held talks in the summer, although it remains to be seen if Arsenal formally enter the frame.

Randal Kolo Muani

Bearing in mind that the French attack included the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele, it’s no surprise that Randal Kolo Muani wasn’t spoken about much in the lead-up to the World Cup, but he made the headlines eventually

Azzedine Ounahi


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