Arsenal are sitting pretty atop the Premier League ladder, but Mikel Arteta and his men have been here before, and he’ll know that the January transfer window could prove advantageous for the club in their pursuit of the title.

Especially when Manchester City are honing in on Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, who has scored nine goals and supplied three assists in the league this term.

Semenyo, an Arsenal fan, has been on Andrea Berta’s radar, but the Gunners have now advanced their interest to match City’s own. Could that be because another star is in the sights?

Arsenal need to sign a forward

This is an elite outfit, but Arsenal’s interminable goalscoring problems have continued into the current campaign, albeit to a lesser degree.

Arteta needs to add firepower, and he must concede that Viktor Gyokeres has not been up to scratch since completing a £64m move to the Emirates from Sporting Lisbon, where he scored 97 goals from 102 matches.

But perhaps signing another big-money centre-forward wouldn’t be the most prudent route.

According to Spanish sources this month, Arsenal have subscribed to that notion, having made an opening offer for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, who is discontented at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The 24-year-old is overshadowed in Xabi Alonso’s frontline, but he is a world-class forward and would find the perfect home to further develop at Arsenal.

Los Blancos would consider his sale, but not for anything less than £75m. Arsenal’s offer totalled €60m (£51m).

How Rodrygo would enhance Arsenal's attack

Rodrygo did not have the best 2025, but he’s still an elite and multi-faceted forward who has scored 70 goals and supplied 55 assists for Real Madrid, probably the biggest football club in the world.

Only last year did teammate Jude Bellingham hail him as “probably the most gifted and most talented player in the squad”, with an underlying physicality to complement his more flashy side.

Indeed, across the past 12 months, the Brazil international has been “one of the best wingers in the world” in the words of analyst by Spencer Mossman, ranking among the top 1% of positional peers for pass completion, the top 4% for progressive carries and the top 10% for shot-creating actions per 90, as per FBref.

That’s an elite forward, one who could elevate Arteta’s burgeoning project. His pedigree on the grandest stages and ability to raise his teammates’ games might even see him draw Gyokeres out of his cave.

Gyokeres, 27, has scored five Premier League goals from 18 matches this season, 15 starts. But he’s not been good enough, at odds with the slickness of Arteta’s otherwise fluent frontline.

You don’t need your centre-forward to be a ballerina, but Gyokeres is struggling to latch onto Arsenal’s attacking efforts, and is enjoying only a minimal contribution each game.

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When looking at his metrics compared to last season, his deterioration only becomes clearer.

Viktor Gyokeres – Liga Portugal vs Premier League

Stats (* per game)

24/25

25/26

Matches (starts)

33 (31)

18 (15)

Goals

39

5

Assists

7

0

Touches

40.0

19.1

Shots (on target)*

4.2 (2.4)

1.7 (0.6)

Big chances missed

23

7

Accurate passes*

15.0 (73%)

5.1 (61%)

Chances created*

1.9

0.6

Succ. dribbles*

1.8 (48%)

0.3 (21%)

Tackles*

0.3

0.2

Duels won*

5.5 (50%)

2.4 (34%)

Data via Sofascore

As you can see, since returning to English shores in July, the hulking forward has struggled.

It’s not all his fault, though. Gabriel Martinelli, for example, hasn’t been at his best this season and has gone ten Premier League matches without a goal involvement. Arsenal content creator James commented after the recent win at Bournemouth that the Brazilian winger was too one-dimensional”.

Rodrygo, his compatriot, would certainly prove an upgrade, and with such flair, versatility and innate creative qualities – he’s been described as a “special striker” who “can play in all positions” by former boss Carlo Ancelotti – it might be the perfect signing to keep Man City at bay and finally secure silverware and the Premier League title after two decades of searching.

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A Leeds United star was lauded by a TalkSport journalist after the 1-1 draw against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.

Spoils shared as Leeds take point at Sunderland

The Whites are on a solid run in the Premier League, having now gone their last five games unbeaten, but they may feel a little hard done by to not have taken more from the trip to Sunderland on Sunday afternoon.

On the balance of play, Daniel Farke’s side were the superior team, recording an xG of 2.03, compared to 0.65 from the hosts, with Ethan Ampadu, Jayden Bogle and Brenden Aaronson all missing big chances.

Although Farke will be disappointed his side were unable to secure all three points, there is now plenty of breathing room near the bottom of the table, as they sit seven points clear of 18th-placed West Ham United, who lost 1-0 at home against Fulham on Saturday.

Key to their recent uptick in form has been summer signing Dominic Calvert-Lewin, with the centre-forward bagging seven goals in his last six Premier League games, and he equalised just after half-time at the Stadium of Light, after a brilliant team move.

However, Calvert-Lewin has not been the only player to have impressed as of late, with TalkSport journalist Tom Clayton taking to X to praise Anton Stach after the draw against the Black Cats, claiming he’s in with a shout of being “signing of the season”.

Stach impresses as Leeds make it five unbeaten

The 27-year-old has been a very important player for Leeds this season, making 15 Premier League appearances since arriving from Hoffenheim, during which time he’s displayed a keen eye for goal, chipping in with three goals and two assists.

Although the central midfielder was unable to get on the scoresheet against Regis Le Bris’ side, he made a number of key contributions in both attack and defence, which earned him a SofaScore match rating of 7.9, the joint-highest of any player, alongside Simon Adingra.

Anton Stach’s key statistics vs Sunderland

Number completed

Key passes

3

Big chances created

1

Duels (won)

15 (10)

Tackles

5

Leeds will be frustrated they were unable to score the crucial second goal, but they remain in a strong position to avoid the drop, with West Ham struggling, and Stach could be key to their chances of retaining their Premier League status.

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West Ham are interested in signing Tottenham centre-back Cameron Carter-Vickers, according to a fresh transfer rumour which has emerged.

The Lowdown: Carter-Vickers on loan in Scotland

The 24-year-old joined Celtic on loan last summer, with Spurs not being able to promise him regular playing time at the heart of their defence.

Carter-Vickers has impressed for the Scottish giants, making 22 Premiership starts and scoring two goals along the way.

With his long-term future seemingly lying away from Spurs, a permanent move appears to be on the cards this summer, and the USA international is not without suitors.

The Latest: West Ham eye up move for Carter-Vickers

According to TEAMtalk, West Ham are among several teams interested in making a move for Carter-Vickers, with the expiration of his contract this summer meaning that he will be available on a free transfer.

As many as five Premier League clubs are mentioned in the report, with Leicester City, Wolves, Burnley and Watford all seen as potential suitors along with the Irons.

The Verdict: Plenty to like about Carter-Vickers

While Carter-Vickers hasn’t necessarily hit the heights expected of him at Spurs, he remains a youthful defender with plenty of potential, making him an exciting target for the Hammers.

He has won 4.5 aerial duels per game in the Scottish top flight this season and an 89.4% pass completion rate, highlighting his strength in the air and composure on the ball. Indeed, Hoops manager Ange Postecoglou has hailed the American as having “a real strong, calming influence” on the team at Parkhead.

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With Angelo Ogbonna likely to depart in the summer, Carter-Vickers could come in as a good squad player to battle the likes of Kurt Zouma, Issa Diop and Craig Dawson for minutes at West Ham, hopefully becoming a key player at the London Stadium further down the line.

In other news, a top club insider has made a key West Ham transfer claim. Read more here.

Celtic defender Bosun Lawal has been spotted doing ‘individual work’ following months out injured and could return soon, according to Hoops journalist Lewis Laird.

The Lowdown: Lawal’s summer arrival

Described as ‘powerful’ by Omer Riza, his former under-23 manager at Watford, Lawal left Vicarage Road for Celtic Park last summer.

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The Hoops beat Chelsea, Fulham and Norwich City to his services, forking out a cross-border fee in the region of £120,000 and handing the youngster a three-year deal.

Capable of playing as a defensive midfielder or a centre-back, the 18-year-old is yet to feature in the Bhoys’ first team under Ange Postecoglou and has been out injured since November.

The Latest: Laird’s post

Laird, who covers all things Celtic-related including the B team, revealed via Twitter that Lawal could return from injury sooner rather than later. The journalist outlined:

“Celtic B defender Bosun Lawal, working his way back from injury. Has been out since picking up an injury with Ireland u19s in November

“Was doing some individual work at the side of the pitch during yesterday’s 3-1 win over Stirling University.

“Return could be sooner, rather than later.”

The Verdict: Good news

Although Lawal hasn’t played a senior game in Scotland, it’s good to see that the Irish prospect is seemingly close to a return. Hopefully he will remain injury-free in the long run and play regularly for the B team, looking to catch Postecoglou’s eye over time.

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The Celtic manager has shown that he is willing to use the club’s young talents, with winger Ben Doak featuring in matchday squads in recent months and making two senior appearances. Lawal could well follow in Doak’s footsteps, providing he stays fit and puts in a series of consistent displays for the B team.

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Medical expert Ben Dinnery has shared his view on the injury to Leeds United forward Tyler Roberts, Football Insider report.

The Lowdown: Out for the season

Leeds’ injury woes have continued under new manager Jesse Marsch, who brought Roberts on as his third and final substitute against Leicester City on the weekend.

Minutes after coming on, Roberts suffered a serious hamstring injury but stayed on the pitch to help his teammates in the final stages.

It has since been confirmed by the club that the Welshman has had surgery on a ruptured hamstring tendon which is set to keep him out of action for three months.

The Latest: Dinnery’s comments

Dinnery, who contributes for Sky Sports, was analysing Roberts’ injury in a story for Football Insider hours before the clash with Aston Villa. He claimed an avulsion fracture occurred after over-stretching for the ball.

“Watching the game, it looked as though he over-stretched for a bouncing ball.

“That seems to have been when the injury occurred whereas most hamstring injuries normally occur when you’re sprinting.

“When there is that sudden forcible contraction of the hamstring muscle, that can cause what I understand now to be an avulsion fracture.

“That is when the muscle is separated from the bone.

“Because the injury didn’t fit the usual parameters and mechanism, that is why Marsch referenced it as a weird one. It’s not your typical setback.”

The Verdict: Never ending

Rob Price’s treatment table was gradually beginning to quiet down with Patrick Bamford set to make a return this evening against Villa and Liam Cooper back in training. However, he now has a new addition in the treatment room in Roberts, who won’t be available until next season.

The Whites will be desperate to guarantee their Premier League status over the coming months and forget all about the current campaign, due to their ongoing injury issues.

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Hopefully, Marsch will have better luck next season when it comes to injuries, but we won’t be seeing Roberts in the final 11 league games.

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Everton correspondent Patrick Boyland has relayed another positive injury boost ahead of the Toffees’ clash with Wolves this afternoon.

The Lowdown: Gray’s absence

The 25-year-old hasn’t had the best of seasons so far, with his last league goal coming against Arsenal in December.

Since then, Gray has been out with a hip problem and missed the defeat to Tottenham last Monday due to illness.

It now looks as if he is in line to return for the Toffees, though, with Frank Lampard desperate to guide his team away from danger with three points this afternoon.

The Latest: Gray available v Wolves

Boyland took to Twitter on Friday afternoon to relay news from Lampard’s pre-match press conference.

When it came to injuries, he confirmed that both Ben Godfrey and Gray are ‘fit and available’ for the Goodison Park clash.

The Verdict: Huge

Godfrey and Gray have been regulars for the Toffees when fit, so having them both back is a significant boost for the club. Indeed, the ex-Leicester winger has actually been the squad’s highest-rated player this season according to WhoScored, an illustration of how much he can contribute when fit to feature.

Everton’s home form may well be crucial as they look to avoid relegation, so having the pair back for Wolves today and possibly Newcastle in midweek is huge.

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Hopefully they can play a part in helping Lampard to just a second league victory in charge of Everton this afternoon.

In other news, talks over this Everton transfer will take place in the next few weeks

Liverpool are set to prevail in the transfer race to sign Ben Doak from Celtic, according to The Daily Mail’s Brian Marjoribanks. 

The lowdown

The 16-year-old winger impressively made his senior debut for Celtic within a month of his B-team bow. Former academy coach Martin Miller has described him as a player with ‘plenty of self-belief and ambition’, along with immense pace and technical skill.

‘A couple of weeks ago’, according to The Athletic’s Kieran Devlin, Doak informed Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou of his wish to leave the club.

The latest

Marjoribanks wrote for The Daily Mail on Saturday morning that Liverpool were ‘closing in’ on signing Doak from Celtic. Jurgen Klopp’s side have edge on ‘other leading Premier League clubs’ who have shown interest, ‘including Chelsea’.

The 16-year-old is set to cost the Reds just £150,000 in compensation, as he is yet to sign a professional contract at Parkhead.

The verdict

This prospective deal shows the pulling power that Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool possess.

Indeed, according to The Athletic’s James Pearce, the prospect of working under the German at Anfield has proved crucial in making up Doak’s mind.

Pearce also pointed to the Merseyside club’s ‘pedigree for developing and promoting young players’ in recent years. The likes of Caoimhin Kelleher, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott have all broken into the first team after impressing at under-23 level for the Reds.

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By the looks of it, there could be yet another hot up-and-coming talent to excite Kopites over the next few years.

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Leeds United are set to once again make a move to bring Brenden Aaronson to Elland Road in the summer transfer window.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a report by Leeds Live, who claim that, following Victor Orta’s failed attempts to secure a deal for the Red Bull Salzburg forward in January, the Whites are once again plotting an offensive for the USA international at the end of the current campaign.

The report goes on to state that Jesse Marsch’s appointment as Marcelo Bielsa’s replacement in the Elland Road dugout will only strengthen the Premier League side’s chances of sealing the signing of the 21-year-old – whom the report suggests could well be viewed as a replacement for the Barcelona-linked Raphinha.

Raphinha’s successor

While it is true that Aaronson and Raphinha are different types of player, with the former primarily being deployed in a more central role and the latter preferring to play out wide, it would nevertheless appear that the American would be something of a perfect replacement for the 25-year-old, should the Brazil international indeed go on to depart Elland Road this summer.

Indeed, with Marsch setting the Whites up in a 4-2-2-2 formation, Aaronson and Raphinha would actually take up the same role in the 48-year-old’s side – a position that, as previously mentioned, the Salzburg starlet is much more accustomed to.

And, with the 21-year-old also more than capable of operating on either flank, something that is evidenced by his time in Austria and while on international duty with the USA, Aaronson would appear to suit Leeds’ system perfectly.

However, it is not only his extremely impressive positional versatility that would come as a massive bonus for Marsch but also his undeniable talent in the final third.

Indeed, over his 21 Austrian Bundesliga fixtures this season, the £30m dynamo has been in fantastic form for Matthias Jaissle’s side, scoring three goals, registering four assists and creating six big chances for his teammates, as well as taking an average of 2.2 shots and making 1.7 key passes per game – with these returns seeing the 21-year-old average a SofaScore match rating of 6.89.

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As such, it is not difficult to understand why Orta is once again plotting a bid for the player who Jaissle dubbed a “monster” and Thierry Henry labelled “contagious” this summer, as the £19k-per-week sensation would indeed appear to be Raphinha’s perfect replacement at Elland Road.

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A big update has emerged on Newcastle United and their plans for Allan Saint-Maximin… 

What’s the talk?

According to The Daily Mail, the Magpies are prepared to cash in on the Frenchman at the end of the season to increase the transfer pot that Eddie Howe is able to utilise.

The report claims that PIF will be willing to sell him in the summer if a club matches their £50m valuation of the former Nice man.

Fellow Premier League side Aston Villa are one of the sides eyeing up a potential swoop for the mercurial winger, who is said to be one of ten players the Toon want to let go ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.

Disasterclass

PIF are now heading for a major Newcastle disaster-class over Saint-Maximin and must nip this idea in the bud before it comes to fruition.

Unless a ridiculous transfer offer – Jack Grealish’s £100m move to Manchester City for example – comes in, then they must keep hold of him. He is crucial to Howe’s attacking set-up and selling him this summer would be a huge error by the club.

The idea of selling him for £50m and replacing him with two or three new additions is all well and good in theory but Magpies fans know more than most that not every transfer works out, particularly when it comes to attackers.

Newcastle reportedly paid £40m for Joelinton and £20m for Miguel Almiron – both record deals at the time – and they have scored two goals in 49 appearances between them in the Premier League this season.

Therefore, the club spent £10m more than they want for Saint-Maximin on two players who are three goals behind him combined. The French winger has produced five strikes and three assists in the top-flight, whilst averaging an impressive SofaScore rating of 6.94.

Toon icon David Ginola recently dubbed him the club’s “jewel” and Danny Mills showered him with praise earlier this year, saying:

“He picks the ball up, runs with the ball, makes things happen and is exciting. All those types of things.

“One week you will think ‘Wow, sensational’ but then he might be quiet for two or three games.”

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This highlights why the fans enjoy watching him play as he gets them out of their seats in excitement with his play on the ball. He averages 4.3 dribbles per game as he consistently beats opposition players down the wing, which shows that he is direct and likes to be a difference-maker in the final third.

In conclusion, it would be a disaster-class because there is no guarantee that PIF will be able to find players for £50m to replace what he gives to the team. The club would also be selling a fan favourite, given how exciting he is to watch, and that may not go down well at St. James’ Park, which is another reason why they must avoid making this mistake.

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Glasgow Rangers fell further away from a potential title race with a 2-1 defeat to Hearts in the Scottish Premiership at Tynecastle on Sunday.

The only thing that Gers supporters had to shout about was a 95th minute goal from Youssef Chermiti, his second goal for the club, but that came way too late for the away side to push for a point.

Light Blues head coach Danny Rohl should be disappointed with how his side performed against the league leaders, as several players failed to perform.

The worst Rangers performers against Hearts

Jack Butland was one of the players who let the team down with his display between the sticks on Sunday, as he had a nightmare for the second Hearts goal, allowing Lawrence Shankland’s short to beat him at the near post.

The former England international also gave possession back to Hearts with a poor piece of distribution in the build-up to the opening goal, as he struggled with his passing and his shot-stopping.

Butland was not the only poor performer on the day for the Gers, though, as Nicolas Raskin also struggled in the middle of the park, as he lost possession a whopping 19 times without creating a single chance, per Sofascore.

Worst Rangers performers vs Hearts

Rank

Player

1

Jack Butland

2

Bojan Miovski

3

Nicolas Raskin

4

Jayden Meghoma

5

Connor Barron

As you can see in the table above, we have also put Connor Barron, who lost four of his seven duels, and Jayden Meghoma, who lost four of his five aerial duels, among the worst performers on the pitch.

We have put Bojan Miovski down as the second-worst performer in the game for the Gers, though, after the striker returned from injury and struggled at Tynecastle.

Where Rangers need to spend money in January

The Macedonia international’s performance against Hearts was another reminder that Rangers need to spend money on a new centre-forward when the January transfer window opens for business.

Miovski had scored three goals in his previous two appearances, showing promise, but he looked back to the striker who had struggled at Ibrox before that burst of goals in recent games.

Journalist Joshua Barrie noted during the game that Rohl was “frustrated” with the centre-forward’s inability to hold the ball up under pressure when the Gers badly needed an outlet.

Per Sofascore, Miovski lost both of his ground duels and nine out of his 11 aerial duels throughout the match, which explains why the manager was unhappy with his performance. It was far too easy for the Hearts defenders to get the better of him in physical battles, which is why he was just as bad as Butland on Sunday.

The left-footed star did have the ball in the back of the net in the first half, tapping in from Emmanuel Fernandez’s flick-on, but it was ruled out for the finest of offsides.

Miovski’s all-round play, outside of that unfortunate moment, was simply not good enough, which is why the 49ers should consider dipping into the market to bring in another striker to compete with him and Chermiti in the second half of the campaign.

Neither Miovski nor Chermiti has proven that they can be relied upon to deliver consistent performances at the top end of the pitch as the starting number nine for Rohl in the Premiership.

25/26 Premiership

Miovski

Chermiti

Appearances

13

11

Goals

3

2

Big chances missed

6

1

Assists

1

1

Ground duel success rate

31%

41%

Aerial duel success rate

29%

53%

Stats via Sofascore

As you can see in the table above, they have both struggled for goals and struggled in their ground duels, whilst the ex-Aberdeen man has struggled in duels on the ground and in the air.

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Miovski’s poor hold-up play against Hearts was not a one-off, as evidenced by his statistics, and it has possibly been the most worrying aspect of his performances this season, as he does not look up to the task of leading the line on his own for the Gers.

The January transfer window is only ten days or so away and it will provide the Light Blues with a chance to improve their squad, which is why these performances from Butland and Miovski have come at a poor time, from their perspective.

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It will be interesting to see where they stand within the squad by the second half of the campaign, should Rangers decide to splash money in their positions next month.