Arsenal set their sights on signing the £20m player as Arteta decided it was a “top priority”

Arsenal it is believed that they are focused on the talismanic star of one club, as a manager Mikel Arteta decides what he wants most from the new player of his team Topnik.

Arsenal are “very open” to potential transfer opportunities in January

The Premier League the title chasers take on Newcastle United in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final this evening, a hugely important clash against an in-form Magpies side who are really impressing at the moment.

Eddie Howe has led Newcastle to five straight league wins and will relish his chances at the Emirates tonight as they look to reach their second Carabao Cup final in three years.

Arsenal, meanwhile, dropped points against Brighton last weekend and failed to take advantage of Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at home to Man United. He will also have to contend with Newcastle superstar striker Alexander Isak, who is in the form of his life, so he will not be an easy customer tonight.

Against the background of this crucial clash, interim sporting director Jason Ayto is reportedly considering opportunities for the January transfer window. Fabrizio Romano he says yes Arsenal are targeting Feyenoord winger Igor Paixaowhile the club are considering alternatives for the injured Bukayo Saka, with Arteta continuing to suggest a new signing is possible this month.

The Spaniard says his side are increasingly looking at potential transfers ahead of the February 3 deadline, however, their focus is on countering their current options.

“Whatever is on the market, we are very cautious,” he said Arteta on signing players for Arsenal this month. “But the priority is to work with the players we have at the moment and tomorrow night, which is a big night for us. It’s not a yes, it’s not a no.”

Like more widely, Arsenal face a future without veteran midfield players Jorginho and Thomas Partey. Both players are out of contract at the end of this season, prompting the north Londoners to show an interest in the Sunderland star Job Bellingham.

Arsenal have set their sights on signing Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham

According to Football Transfers, the younger brother of Real Madrid superstar Jude has fans at N5, with Arsenal scouting the England midfielder on a number of occasions during 24/25 – who impressed the club with his versatility and safety.

Arsenal have “set their sights” on signing Bellingham from Sunderlandand Arteta has personally labeled the addition of a player who possesses youth and dynamism as a “top priority” for the club.

The 19-year-old is rumored to command a 20 million pounds price, but Arsenal are not his only suitors as clubs from across the Premier League are taking note of his exploits in the Championship.

“Jobe is so powerful. He wants to influence the game, he had good quality today.” said the Black Cats boss Regis Le Bris after Sunderland’s 2-1 win over Norwich.

“It’s not a big surprise for us, but you have to do it on the pitch. He was very good today to score the second goal. I don’t have to say to Jobe, ‘you can score’, it’s just a question about his position now says a lot about the positions on the pitch, because if he can manage different situations, he can be involved in construction, in high and low pressure.

“But if you want to properly influence the result, the opponent has to be a little higher up the field. We talked a lot about this position for our eight, especially Jobe because he plays as a six out of possession. So it’s not easy to find the right balance with the offensive part of the game.

“The first game of the season he played more on the field as with two strikers, then as a midfielder. It was easier to find the right position and fit. I think he’s doing well. He learns so fast.”