Arsenal finally sign £110m attacking duo in dream starting XI if January transfer rumours are true

With less than a week until transfer deadline day, Arsenal will be keen to get a couple of moves over the line in order to bolster their squad.

The Gunners are embroiled in a Premier League title race, as they sit six points behind Liverpool, who also have a game in hand this week. Mikel Arteta’s side won 1-0 against Wolves in their last Premier League game, keeping pace with the Reds, who beat Ipswich Town.

They have been linked with signing both strikers, wingers and midfielders during the January transfer window, but are yet to finalise a signing, despite being less than a week away from deadline day.

According to recent transfer rumours, this is what Arsenal’s starting XI could look like after January if they manage to get deals over the line this week...

Arsenal refrain from defensive signings

GK- David Raya

Defenders - Jurrien Timber, Gabriel, William Saliba, Riccardo Calafiori

Arsenal haven’t been linked to strengthening their defence in recent weeks, and for good reason considering the quality that they already have.

They have conceded just 21 goals in 23 Premier League games so far this season, which is currently the joint-best defensive record, tied with leaders Liverpool, who have played one game less.

Last season, David Raya came away with the Golden Glove award, as Arsenal kept the most clean sheets in the division. With their current line-up at the back, there is no reason why it can’t happen again.

Arsenal secure £51m-rated midfielder

Midfielders - Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Martin Zubimendi

The Gunners currently have two very strong, and expensive central midfielders in the form of Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard. They both have creative flair, helping Arteta’s side to create goal-scoring chances game after game.

However, they could have a new midfield teammate as they have been linked with signing Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who is set to join at the Emirates in the summer transfer window.

Arsenal reportedly paid Zubimendi’s £51m release clause earlier in January, and the Spaniard will come in and cement himself in the defensive midfield spot at Arsenal. It likely means that the Gunners aren’t going to sign Thomas Partey to a new contract however, as he is due to become a free agent in the summer.

Arsenal land marquee striker and Bukayo Saka replacement

Wingers - Antoine Semenyo, Gabriel Martinelli

Striker - Ollie Watkins

Firstly, the Gunners are struggling for depth in attacking areas at the moment, with Bukayo Saka out until late March at the earliest with a hamstring injury. They have been linked with Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, who could replace Saka whilst he is out injured.

Semenyo is likely to cost the Gunners around £50m should they make a move for him. He’s scored seven goals and contributed three assists for the Cherries this season, helping them to become outsiders for a European football spot.

Gabriel Martinelli will likely keep his place in the starting XI, rotating with the likes of Leandro Trossard and Raheem Sterling. But they could have a new striker.

Regarding a striker, Arsenal made a shock bid for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins on Wednesday. They offered £60m for the England international, but Villa rejected the approach.

Watkins is a boyhood Arsenal fan, meaning that the Gunners may be able to tempt him to join at the Emirates. However, reports have suggested that a fee has been agreed between Villa and Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr for Jhon Duran. It is unlikely that Unai Emery will want to lose both of his star strikers in the same transfer window by selling Duran and Watkins.

In other news, Arsenal legend Ian Wright has sided with a section of the Tottenham support as pressure begins to build rapidly on the club.