Arsenal continues to monitor several players in Serie A, with one name gaining increasing relevance at the Emirates Stadium as a potential future signing.
Nwankwo Kanu’s story stands apart from almost every other footballing journey, combining elite success, personal adversity and lasting impact beyond the pitch.
Kenan Yildiz has rapidly emerged as one of the most talked-about young talents ahead of the winter transfer window, with Chelsea and Arsenal currently leading the Premier League interest while Juventus find themselves locked in increasingly delicate contract negotiations.
Arsenal players were given a day off following their victory over Wolves at the weekend, taking advantage of a rare midweek break with no competitive fixture scheduled.
Gabriel is making steady progress in his efforts to return to first-team training and competitive action for Arsenal as quickly as possible. The defender has been sidelined for around a month after sustaining an injury during the November international break while representing Brazil.
Arsenal continues to be recognised as one of the strongest academies in world football, with the club maintaining a clear commitment to developing young talent for the senior side.
Jakub Kiwior moved on loan from Arsenal to FC Porto this season, a transfer that allowed the Gunners to complete the signing of Piero Hincapié. The move was anticipated, as Kiwior has been in excellent form, but he faced limited opportunities at the Emirates.
Myles Lewis-Skelly has realised a childhood dream by establishing himself at Arsenal, a club just minutes from where he grew up. The young defender, an Arsenal supporter from an early age, progressed through the club’s academy and has become one of the few graduates to secure a place as a key first-team player.
Arsenal have maintained a long-standing interest in Kenan Yildiz, and the Gunners are keen to secure his signature before other clubs move for him. While Mikel Arteta focuses on ensuring the team performs effectively and continues to challenge for trophies, the board remains committed to strengthening his options with high-quality players.
Several clubs have shown a strong interest in young talents, and Arsenal are among those reportedly monitoring promising prospects from Norway. The success of players such as Martin Odegaard and Erling Haaland demonstrates that Norway continues to produce high-quality footballers, making it an attractive market for clubs seeking emerging stars.
Two summers ago, Arsenal faced AC Milan in a pre-season fixture, and one player caught the attention of the Gunners. Lorenzo Torriani, a 20-year-old goalkeeper, impressed during that match, and since then, Arsenal have reportedly been monitoring his progress closely.
Mikel Arteta has been at the helm of Arsenal since the end of 2019, with a clear objective of guiding the team to trophy success. The manager achieved an early milestone in the summer of 2020 when he led the Gunners to FA Cup victory, demonstrating his capacity to deliver solutions to long-standing challenges at the Emirates.
Liverpool are widely viewed as a side unlikely to compete for the Premier League title again this season, but such an assessment may be premature. As defending champions, the Reds began the campaign as favourites to retain their crown, carrying expectations shaped by last season’s dominant success.
Arsenal moved to sign a new striker in the summer after several seasons of avoiding major investment in that position. There had long been a sense that the presence of a proven centre forward was missing from the squad, raising questions about whether the team was fully equipped to take the final step towards sustained success.
Arsenal produced a disappointing performance in their match against Wolves at the weekend, and there was an awareness within the squad that it was a poor way to secure a result.
Ben White has been added to Arsenal’s growing list of injured players, with the defender set to miss several weeks of action. The setback is another frustrating moment for both the club and the player, as Arsenal continue to battle fitness issues within a large and competitive squad.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s departure from the Emirates continues to divide the Arsenal fanbase to this day. For some supporters, his exit helped Mikel Arteta establish authority and set a clear example for the rest of the squad.
Aaron Ramsey understands better than most the challenge of suffering a serious injury and spending an extended period on the sidelines, which is why he has been pleased to see Gabriel Jesus return to action for Arsenal.
Peter Schmeichel has expressed concern about Aston Villa’s growing momentum in the Premier League and believes they are a side Arsenal should not underestimate in the title race.
Wolves were aggressive and highly determined to secure a result in their match against Arsenal at the weekend, setting the tone for what proved to be one of the Gunners’ most demanding fixtures of the season so far.
Cristhian Mosquera is currently being courted by Colombia to represent them at international level, creating an interesting situation around his future.
William Saliba’s first full season at Arsenal coincided with a significant improvement in the club’s defensive stability. Following a successful loan spell at Olympique Marseille, the defender returned to north London ready to compete at the highest level.
Oleksandr Zinchenko is now back to full fitness and has begun rebuilding momentum after a challenging spell. He was named on the bench as Nottingham Forest defeated Tottenham 3 0 yesterday, while earlier in the week he completed the full 90 minutes in their Europa League match against Utrecht.
Jamie Carragher has insisted that Phil Foden is the Manchester City player Arsenal should be most concerned about, rather than Erling Haaland, as the Premier League title race intensifies.
Kai Havertz has been sidelined since the start of the season, and the German attacker is eager to regain full fitness as soon as possible. His absence has been a notable one for Arsenal, even though the squad has continued to evolve in his time away.