A clinical striker and a midfielder are reportedly expected to be signed during the January transfer window. So, would Arsenal sell some of their stars to make room for these players, considering we couldn’t pay for David Raya up front because of the FFP rules? The usual suspects Arsenal may sell for reasonable prices, according to rumors, are Eddie Nketiah and Aaron Ramsdale.
Even yet, there is a catch for the sales to go through. Newcastle and Chelsea are interested in Ramsdale, but there’s really no indication Rambo will be allowed to leave mid-season.
Several clubs are interested in Nketiah; however, we recently were assured by Fabrizio Romano that despite much interest in Nketiah, Arsenal “are not desperate to sell.”
Arsenal is reportedly assuring prospective clubs that they will not let anyone leave the club in January. The impression is that Arsenal does not want to sell in the winter, so could that mean that Arteta has no intention of buying or selling anyone this January, although maybe there could be a masterstroke in the works.
Could Arsenal be making it appear that they don’t want to sell these players in order to get a competitive advantage in the transfer market? Arsenal may be trying to drive up prices in order to get the agreements they want. This will, in turn, boost their transfer kitty and help them close the deals they’re eyeing, but who could Arsenal realistically cash in on?
I’m seriously beginning to think this could be a very quiet January for us Arsenal fans. What do you think?
Nigel P
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I don’t believe the structure for the Raya was required to satisfy FFP. imo it was simply a way for Brentford to make the deal more enticing for the Arsenal by allowing deferred payment and allowing an out if anything went awry this season.
It’s always nice to buy new bling after the new year but I for one will be satisfied if the club sits it out for the most part this time. There will be plenty of time in the Summer to get the same bling and with less guesswork.
I don’t expect any incoming but whoever is brought in is welcome.
The legendary Frenchman hated the winter window with a passion, but Arsenal has to get atleast one decent player through the window, the team is just too thin.
With the recent capture of the Real Madrid top South Americans scout, this should provide Arsenal with a glorious opportunity to pluck an affordable gem from Brazil or Argentina..
I guess Arsenal will only sign a new player if Ramsdale, Partey or Smith-Rowe leaves
💯% I agree.
Only “beginning” Nigel? More perceptive and realistic fans among us have KNOWN for ages that WILL be the case.
Certain of our fanbase still fool themself that Kroenke Snr is actually FATHER CHRISTMAS, RATHER THAN THE GRINCH. I do not!
I would not however rule out entirely, just one NON SUPERSTAR signing. Just don’t expect a major financial outlay, as it will PLAINLY NOT be happening.
Isn’t it always the case that players are only purchased in January if (a) Injury means a position desperately needs to be filled, or (b) A really good player comes along, but it’s rare for a club to allow anyone key / very influential to leave in January so that almost never happens. The stronger squad this season means (a) is less likely to be needed, and (b) is always unlikely, so I would expect a quiet transfer window. However I think the end-of-season should bring another 1 or 2 marquee signings, hopefully including a top striker.