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All the latest Arsenal transfer news, rumours and gossip in the 2021 winter window.
Ozil set to join Fenerbahce
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Mesut Ozil is closing in on a move to Turkish side Fenerbahce as a free agent, with Arsenal set to terminate his contract
Arsenal and Mesut Ozil are close to finalising an early termination of the midfielder’s contract, after which he is expected to join Fenerbahce as a free agent on a three-and-a-half year deal.
Sky Sports News has learnt that certain key aspects needed for the deal to progress, including details of Ozil’s agreement with Arsenal, are yet to be received in Istanbul.
Fener remain confident, however, that the 32-year old Germany international will join his boyhood club in the next few days. Following months of protracted negotiations, none of those involved in the deal expect Ozil’s wages to be an issue.
The developments come after progress was made in talks between Arsenal technical director Edu, Fenerbahce director Emre and Ozil’s agent. The Gunners made it clear they wanted Ozil to leave in January.
Arsenal interested in Neto
Barcelona’s Brazilian goalkeeper, Neto, is one of a number of goalkeepers Arsenal are interested in.
Mikel Arteta was linked with a move for the 31-year-old in the summer.
Arsenal are looking to boost their goalkeeping resources and are keen to agree a loan deal, with an option to purchase a keeper on a permanent basis in the summer.
Barca, however, were demanding a fee in excess of £18.6m for their Brazil international in the summer – and for now at least, it looks unlikely Neto will be heading for the Emirates.
Sokratis to Genoa off, future for Mustafi?
Sky Sports News reporter Dharmesh Sheth on Thursday’s The Transfer Show:
“I spoke to Sky Italy’s Gianluca di Marzio and he says Genoa have now agreed to sign Jerome Onguene from RB Salzburg and that Sokratis to Genoa is now off.
“Other transfer experts like Fabrizio Romano has even said that Sokratis was offered to Liverpool earlier in the window given the problems they have in the central defensive partnership. You can also go back to the relationship has with Jurgen Klopp, he used to play for Dortmund.
“Sokratis has six months left on his contract so if Arsenal can maybe cash in some kind of money and recoup some of the £17m they paid Dortmund then that would be a positive.
“There could also be a short term future for Shkodran Mustafi. His contract also ends in the summer, but Arteta is intimating that he could stay and build up the strength in depth in the central defensive area. As much as Arsenal may want to cash in on Mustafi, circumstances may dictate that they need him to stay just for now.”
Transfer Talk Podcast: Can Arsenal afford to wait for ‘special’ Aouar?
Arsenal are on the hunt for an attacking midfielder but should they wait to try again for “special” Houssem Aouar or take the plunge in January?
Speaking on the latest Transfer Talk podcast with Sky Sports News’ Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth, ESPN football expert Julien Laurens said he believed Aouar would “bring something special” to Arsenal.
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“Arsenal tried for Houssem Aouar in the summer – they made one offer; they could have gone back but instead they went for Thomas Partey,” Laurens said.
“Aouar won’t move in January. He’s been fantastic and they [Lyon] have a big chance to win the title this season. He will be available in the summer – he still wants to leave and join a bigger league – but can Arsenal really wait until the summer to get that creative player?
“Do you wait for Aouar or do you go for an Emi Buendia? He would be cheaper and he’s a slightly different profile but he knows the culture of the league.
“Then there’s Marcel Sabitzer who is not maybe as creative as Buendia or Aouar as a pure No 10 with technical skills, but brings you box-to-box energy and is very versatile.
“But Aouar would be huge in that Arsenal team – he would bring something a bit special.”
The latest players linked with a move to Arsenal
Ivan Toney – The forward has attracted admirers at Arsenal, who are now set to keep a watchful eye over the Brentford frontman (Daily Express, January 16)
Neto – Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing the Barcelona goalkeeper, but he wants to guarantee that he won’t be condemned to the bench before agreeing to a move (Daily Express, January 16); Barcelona’s Brazilian goalkeeper is one of a number of keepers Arsenal are interested in (Sky Sports News, January 14).
Manor Solomon – Arsenal have been given the thumbs up to make a move for Shakhtar Donetsk attacker because the Israel international is very interested in a move to the Emirates (Daily Express, January 15); Arsenal already appear to be planning for the summer transfer window with Shakhtar Donetsk winger Manor Solomon on their radar (Daily Express, January 14)
Ali Akman – Chelsea and Arsenal are among the Premier League sides tracking Turkey U21 international striker Akman (Daily Mail, January 12)
Matteo Guendouzi – Arsenal are set to recall the Frenchman from his season-long loan spell at Hertha Berlin (Bild, January 10)
Could Julian Brandt be on his way to Arsenal?
Julian Brandt – Arsenal have been given a transfer boost with Borussia Dortmund refusing to rule out selling the player this month (Sun, January 3); Dortmund are reportedly willing to sell the Germany international this month, amid speculation linking him with a move to Arsenal (Daily Mirror, January 9).
Marcel Sabitzer – The Arsenal target could be available for ‘£30m or less’ in the summer, according to…
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