Arsenal are reportedly not prioritizing the signing of Palmeiras midfielder Danilo in the January transfer window. At the moment, it looks like the Gunners have other priorities.
Hence, it looks like the Brazilian midfielder will stay with the Brazilian giants till the end of the season. Therefore, it looks like Mikel Arteta has a different midfield signing in his mind for January.
ARSENAL AND DANILO TRANSFER LINKS FULL STORY
According to reports, Arsenal have no interest in signing Palmeiras midfielder Danilo in the January transfer window. Many reports were also suggesting that the Gunners were the favorites. A number of reports also claimed that he would be the first signing of the January transfer window for the Premier League giants. Many reports claimed that the Gunners had completed the groundwork to complete the deal. However, reliable transfer expert David Ornstein has dismissed the rumors.
He has made it clear that the Gunners have scouted the player multiple times. However, they will not sign the Brazilian midfielder in the January transfer window. He has also said that Arsenal have other priorities in the January transfer window. Hence, it looks like an agreement on personal terms and close to a fee agreement were all baseless rumors. This also looks like Mikel Arteta has a different type of midfielder signing in his transfer plans for January.
THE GUNNERS NEED TO SIGN A MIDFIELDER THAT IS DEFENSIVELY SOLID AS THOMAS PARTEY
Arsenal lost the grip on Champions League qualification at the end of the last season. One of the major reasons was the injury to their defensive midfielder Thomas Partey. Hence, the Gunners must not make the same mistake again this season. Therefore, the club should target a midfielder signing in the January transfer window. The Gunners are at the top of the Premier League table. Hence, Mikel Arteta and the owners know that they cannot afford any mistakes at this point.
Therefore, reports claim that Douglas Luiz and Jesper Lindstrom are the other options for the January transfer window. However, both clubs have longer contracts with their respective sides. Although, their willingness to join Arsenal is set to play an important role. Hence, one cannot rule anything out for the Premier League giants. It is clear that they need to increase their squad depth in the second half of the season. The potential squad depth will help them during their busy schedule.
Therefore, Arsenal fans will hope that Mikel Arteta can get the right signings within the January transfer budget. They will also hope that they can sign their priority target Mykhaylo Mudryk. However, their need for a defensive midfielder requirement is also as important as the signing of a winger in January.
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