Arsenal picked up what could prove to be an extremely valuable point against Liverpool in Premier League action on Saturday. As a result, the Gunners now remain at the summit for Christmas and they will be hoping to remain there after 2023 ends.
The performance put in at Anfield was a particularly impressive one but Mikel Arteta will likely be annoyed by one incident involving Kai Havertz which will affect the clash against West Ham in a few days time. A chaotic first half saw both goals scored with a controversial Martin Odegaard handball also taking place.
Arsenal do not have the transfer funds to meet Borja Mayoral’s release clause this month, according to reports published in the Daily Express.
The Gunners have been linked with Brentford forward Ivan Toney and Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke, in an effort to address their struggles in front of goal – but both players would command considerable transfer fees.
Reports emerged Arsenal were tracking a more economical option in Getafe forward Mayoral, who has a £22m release clause – but reports suggest the club have ‘little wiggle room’ financially and require player sales to bankroll incomings.
Defender Cedric Soares is emerging as a serious January target for Besiktas, according to Daily Mail reports.
Talks over a move for the Portuguese right-back, who is reportedly deemed surplus to requirements at Arsenal, to join the Turkish club are said to already be under way
Cedric has only featured three times for the Gunners this term – none of those in the Premier League
