Arsenal are preparing to reignite their mid-season transfer ambitions in January as manager Mikel Arteta seeks to reinforce his forward line. Following a busy summer window where the club missed out on primary targets including Julian Alvarez, Morgan Rogers, and Vinicius Junior before acquiring left winger Christos Tzolis, recruitment chiefs are now plotting a double mid-season raid. Sporting director Andrea Berta is set to pursue two key forward additions—a central striker and a quality left winger—to provide elite depth as Arsenal contend to retain their Premier League title and pursue Champions League glory.
Among the prominent targets under consideration is Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi, who has drawn widespread interest across Europe from powerhouses such as Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. Arsenal’s urgent focus on frontline depth follows a demanding schedule that has tested their attacking rotation, with Bukayo Saka sidelined by injury, Tzolis recently returning from a hamstring issue, and central options Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz navigating form struggles. With the winter window approaching, securing decisive attacking cover remains a top priority for Arteta’s side.
