Arsenal ‘want two major new signings’ as top Mikel Arteta targets revealed

Arsenal are reportedly targeting permanent moves for Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi and Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz ahead of the January transfer window. Manager Mikel Arteta is seeking to strengthen his attacking options after missing out on targets such as Vinicius Jr and Julian Alvarez during the summer. Both players recently faced injury setbacks, with Kroupi returning from a foot fracture and Yildiz recovering from surgery.

Completing either transfer mid-season may prove challenging for the Gunners. Bournemouth reportedly refuse to sell the 20-year-old French youth international in January, while Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti previously dismissed offers up to €100 million for Yildiz, although Italian reports suggest a failure to reach the Champions League could force a sale.