Arsenal managed to make a profit in the league again on Saturday, but their victory over Crystal Palace did not come without costs.
Bukayo Saka was forced off during the first half at Selhurst Park, with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta admitting there were concerns for the England star. While no one in North London will want to be without Saka for too long, the timing at least means they can quickly find reinforcements in January if needed.
The win over Palace netted Gabriel Jesus two more goals, giving him five goals in less than a week after scoring just once between August and November. Arteta has been encouraged to move for another striker amid the Brazilian's struggles, but plans may now have changed.
Alexander Isak and Nico Williams are two players mentioned in connection with Arsenal, and both have been back in the spotlight this week. The pair can both be seen as Mirror Football brings you the latest news from across North London.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has made it perfectly clear what he and the club think about Alexander Isak's future. Swedish striker Isak was linked with Arsenal before moving to St James' Park in 2022, and the Gunners have been linked with a renewed chase if Howe's side miss out on Europe again, although an Isak hat-trick at Ipswich ensured that they moved within a few minutes. points from fifth place.
“There is no part of me or anyone at Newcastle that wants to let Alex go,” Howe said after the win at Portman Road. “He is a big part of our long-term plans and personally I don't see that as a problem.
“He is motivated and wants to do well. He has big ambitions for his career, still relatively young, so hopefully he has a very bright future ahead of him.
“I know his desire to score goals is second to none. Every conversation I've had about Newcastle about his future with him has been very positive. I would like him, together with the other players, to be the man and teammates who can contribute to us winning a trophy. That's the goal.”
Paris Saint-Germain are ready to play Nico Williams' release clause, according to Estadio Deportivo (via Football Espana). The Athletic Bilbao star, who was on Arsenal's radar last summer, could be available for less than £60million.
Williams stood out during Spain's Euro 2024 win, which excited Arsenal and Barcelona. Ultimately, however, he stayed in the Basque Country.
Even if PSG manages to match the winger's release clause, Williams' personal preferences are another matter. But for now he is helping Athletic stay in contention for a place in the Champions League.
If Arsenal want to land Sevilla star Lucien Agoume, they will have to fend off competition from Barcelona. So says Mundo Deportivo (via Get Spanish Football News), who suggest Barca could be ready for a summer plunge.
Midfielder Agoume, 22, is a France Under-21 international. He only joined Sevilla permanently last summer after impressing on loan from Inter Milan, but his form this season has stood out.
The former Sochaux youngster made his 16th league appearance of the season on Sunday when Sevilla took on Real Madrid. Interestingly, he was joined in the starting XI by Arsenal loanee Albert Sambi Lokonga.
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