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Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between Girona FC and Arsenal FC at Mo…Read Full
Catch all the latest Arsenal news, including updates on the Champions League, Ollie Watkins and Mathys Tel.
Arsenal are set to switch their attention from the Champions League back to the Premier League as they prepare to take on Manchester City.
The Gunners know a win is imperative to keep them in with a slim shout of winning the title, while their opponents now have a top-four finish firmly in their sights.
Elsewhere, just a few days remain in the January transfer window, with the focus fully aimed towards signing a forward.
So with that said, here’s a look at all the biggest Arsenal news ahead of another busy day.
Arsenal secure Champions League qualification place
Arsenal have managed to secure their place in the Champions League round of 16 after beating Girona 2-1 in their final league phase match.
The Gunners went behind through Arnaut Danjuma, but goals from Jorginho and Ethan Nwaneri sealed another three points.
Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal FC celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between…
It means that Mikel Arteta has managed to skip a two-legged playoff match in early February, coming as a huge boost.
Arsenal are set to learn their possible opponents and route to the final in the coming days as the knockouts get closer.
Arsenal make opening bid for Ollie Watkins
With Arsenal on the hunt for a new striker, a late push in the January market has seen them look to sign Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa.
According to Fabrizio Romano, an initial offer from the Gunners in the region of £60million was rejected by Villa.
It remains to be seen whether Arsenal will be able to seal a move with an increased offer, though there could be a twist.
Fellow Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran looks set to move to Saudi Arabia, with a switch to Al Nassr on the cards.
Vincent Kompany gives Mathys Tel transfer update
Arsenal have been linked with a potential transfer for Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel in the final days of the January transfer window.
The youngster looks set to leave the Bavarian club, having struggled to pick up minutes so far this season.
There was a slight surprise as the striker was handed a start in the Champions League in midweek, something his manager was quizzed on.
Mathys Tel of Bayern Muenchen cheers during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between FC Bayern München and SK Slovan Bratis…
Speaking before the game, Vincent Kompany told the press: “It’s simply deserved. We have many attackers who can score goals and help the team. Mathys deserved to start and hopefully he shows what he can do.
“There were no other thoughts behind that. Everything else has nothing to do with my job.”Tap Here To Read Full Details
