10pm Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Isco interest ‘cools’ as Smith Rowe stars, Julian Brandt eyed, Buendia UPDATE

TORREIRA RETURN

Arsenal are thought to be ready bring Lucas Torreira back from his loan spell at Atletico Madrid.

The Uruguayan midfielder moved to Spain after falling down the pecking order at the Emirates.

And his LaLiga loan switch preceded the Gunners’ stunning swoop for former Atletico star Thomas Partey.

Torreira has made just two LaLiga starts for the current leaders of Spain’s top flight.

And Italian newspaper La Nazione claims Fiorentina have expressed an interest a loan move for Torreira for the rest of the season.

MO TO GO?

Besiktas are reportedly preparing to swoop for Mohamed Elneny with the aim of signing the player on a permanent deal

The Gunners midfielder enjoyed a successful stint with Turkish giants last term playing 36 times across all competitions.

And the Egypt international, 28, has made 18 appearances for Arsenal this season.

Turkish news outlet Aksam claims Besiktas manager Sergen Yalçın is eager to see the midfielder return to Istanbul permanently.

The club is reportedly due to open talks with Arsenal this month and make a bid of £6.2million.

SUPER SAKA

Andy Cole has been singing Bukayo Saka’s praises following the England starlet’s fine performances against Chelsea and West Brom.

The Gunners youngster was on target for Mikel Arteta at the Hawthorns and played a key part in Arsenal’s recent turnaround in form.

And the club are now six points away from a top four spot.

Cole – who began his career at Arsenal – told TalkSport: “He’s very very talented and apparently his attitude is bang on for a young kid. Not a big -time Charlie.”

“Just watching his performances you can tell. I just love watching him, love watching his energy and what he gives the football club.”

NO GO FOR ISCO

Mikel Arteta is thought to be losing interest in Real Madrid’s Isco thanks to Emile Smith Rowe’s impressive performances, according to reports.

The Gunners Academy graduate has been excelling as Arsenal’s No10 and helped set up a memorable goal during the club’s 4-0 win against West Brom.

Arteta has been linked with a January bid for Isco with the 28-year-old out of favour at Madrid.

The Spain star has made just three starts for Zinedine Zidane’s side this season.

But it looks like a January transfer to Arsenal may be unlikely according to Spanish outlet AS.

MAIT CAN’T WAIT

Kevin Campbell has warned Ainslie Maitland-Niles could head for the Emirates exit if he is not given enough game time.

The Arsenal ace has started in just four Prem games this term and was missing from Mikel Arteta’s starting 11 against West Brom.

Campbell told Football Insider: “I think he will pursue an exit in the summer. Although he loves the club, he is an England international now – he has to play football. 

“There is no point loving the club and being a bit-part player. You have proven you can do it on numerous occasions, you are a full England international and you are on the bench. That is not going to last.

“I hear Mikel Arteta is trying to convince him to stay and sign a new contract because he is now an England international.

“Which clubs let England internationals go? You do not do that. He wants to play, of course, he wants to but we know football is a squad game.”

GO FOR POG

Ian Wright admits he “would love” to see Paul Pogba in an Arsenal shirt with the France star’s future at Man United in doubt.

The Gunners icon applauded the midfielder’s performance during United’s 2-1 win against Aston Villa and reckons the player is back to his best on the pitch.

Wright said: “Yes [he is back to his best] and you know, with all the stuff that’s happened with him he’s getting it right on the pitch.

“He’s put it all to the side and to be honest he’s putting in good performances. He was unlucky there [not to score against Villa] but I thought with his ability he should have scored.

“Great touch, great play, great awareness, great skill. He’s getting everyone playing and that’s what he does.”

ZORC TALK

Julian Brandt continues to be linked with with a possible switch from Borussia Dortmund to Arsenal, according to reports.

And Dortmund’s sporting director Michael Zorc is fuelling speculation by reportedly refusing to rule out the playmaker’s chances of being sold.

Zorc told Kicker that he had read about the Gunners interest in a January bid, but he hinted there were no offers currently on the table.

Zorc said: “I’ve read that too. I can’t say more about it. Nobody answered, there is nothing on the table.”

‘AMAZING GOAL’

Bukayo Saka was thrilled with his goal in Arsenal’s 4-0 win against West Brom.

The young winger made it 2-0 after 28 minutes at the Hawthrons.

And he was quick to heap praise on his team-mates.

PLAYING FOR KEEPS – EXCLUSIVE

Arsenal, Leeds and Crystal Palace are tracking highly-rated Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Seny Dieng.

Dieng, 26, has caught they eye with a series of impressive displays for Mark Warburton’s side this season.

The Swiss ace has established himself as clear QPR No1 this term.

The Premier League trio are all looking at their options in goal.

All three are looking to strengthen their goalkeeping options to provide competition to their current No1s.

The top-flight clubs ALL brought in a new goalkeeper in the summer.

PREM UPDATE

The Premier League table is finely poised as we approach the half-way point of the season.

Liverpool and Manchester…