Arsenal's frustrating 1-1 draw with Fulham could tempt Mikel Arteta into a January move after failing to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool.
The Gunners scored a late goal through Bukayo Saka before the attack was painfully ruled out by VAR in the final minutes of the match.
William Saliba had canceled out Raul Jimenez's opener but Arteta's men could not find the breakthrough to give them all three points at Craven Cottage and are now six points behind the Reds, who have a game in hand.
With the January transfer window on the horizon, Mirror Football has taken a look at the latest Arsenal news as the club consider signings that could boost their title hopes.
Arsenal rival Barcelona for David
Lille striker Jonathan David is currently one of the most in-demand strikers in Europe after continuing his impressive goalscoring record this season.
The Canada international has scored 17 goals from 23 appearances this season and has scored 101 goals for the France side since joining them in 2020. That electric shape in front of goal has reportedly caught the eye of Arsenal, according to Spanish outfit Mundo Deportivo.
Arsenal are in desperate need of more firepower to help them win a first Premier League title since 2003-04. Their top scorers are Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz with five players each, but they lack a real goalscorer who can take them to the next level.
However, if they want David, they will face stiff competition from Barcelona, who have added the player to their shortlist and are more keen on him than Sporting Lisbon hitman Viktor Gyokeres.
The report also claims that Arsenal and Barcelona are joined by Bayern Munich, Manchester United and PSG in monitoring the attacker.
Arsenal want João Pedro
Another striker Arteta is reportedly eyeing is Brighton's Joao Pedro, and the Gunners are willing to put their money where their mouth is, according to reports.
Spanish website Fichajes have claimed that Arsenal are willing to fork out as much as £54million to sign Pedro away from the Amex to boost their attacking options.
It adds that Arsenal will be matched by Arne Slot's Liverpool, who have a “strong interest” in the Brazil international despite already possessing a number of top strikers such as Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo .
Pedro had a very strong season with the Seagulls last year. He has scored 20 goals from 40 appearances in all competitions, but this season he has managed just four goals from eight appearances.
One of the goals he scored came against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium this season, netting an equalizer and frustrating Arteta in a 1-1 draw.
Gunners reject bid for Kiwior
Arsenal have reportedly rejected an opening bid from Napoli for defender Jakub Kiwior.
Kiwior have emerged as a target for a number of European clubs ahead of the January transfer window, after Mirror Football reported that Napoli, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus were all interested in the Poland international and eyeing a move.
Now Italian outlet Tuttosport have reported that Napoli have become the first side to test Arsenal's resolve, with their first bid rejected by the Gunners.
It is claimed that Arsenal are looking for a fee in excess of £20million as they are tempted to part ways with the 24-year-old, who has made 50 appearances since arriving in 2022. He has started just twice in the Premier League this season. Competition.
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