Arsenal have compiled an eight-player shortlist amid plans to make a big signing in January, while Paris Saint-Germain could compete with Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United for Sporting CP winger Geovany Quenda.

The January transfer window is open and Arsenal must decide whether to make a move to strengthen their Premier League title challenge and weigh up paying a premium to solve their issues

Wolves' star Matheus Cunha, who has often been their standout player this season, and Bryan Mbeumo at Brentford are also on their shortlist. Mbeumo remains a key figure at Brentford, and they would be very reluctant to lose him mid-season.

Arsenal are actively trying to recruit a wide attacking midfielder in the January transfer window, following Bukayo Saka’s hamstring surgery, according to the Daily Mail. Saka is set to miss at least two months and the report claims the Gunners view Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams,

Arsenal reputedly have Alexander Isak, Nico Williams and Benjamin Sesko all on their winter transfer window wishlist this January, as they want to sign a forward

Athletic Club have identified Championship top scorer Borja Sainz as the man to replace Nico Williams in 2025, according to Spanish media. Spain superstar Williams continues to make headlines in his home country despite the fact that he is having a bit of a down season following his spectacular exploits at Euro 2024.