Arsenal 'target's' agent flies in as Fabrizio Romano issues 'keen' transfer update

Arsenal are back in action on Friday night when they take on a struggling Ipswich Town side at home. The Gunners need to take care of business after seeing Liverpool win again on Boxing Day, and a win will take them into second spot after a surprise home defeat for Chelsea.

The Gunners come into this one on the back of an impressive win over Crystal Palace last time out, and they will hope to be just as clinical in front of goal. In the meantime, we have rounded up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding the Gunners.

Arsenal eye freebie

Arsenal are being linked with a free transfer deal involving FC Barcelona star Dani Olmo, who has been one of Spain’s most important players on the international stage in the last few years. Olmo re-joined Barca in the summer was not able to be registered due to Barca’s ongoing financial issues.

He was eventually registered after the Andreas Christensen injury, but only to a six month contract, running until December 31. The Mail say Olmo’s agent has flown to the UK to potentially line up deals for January in case Olmo’s registration cannot be arranged by Barca. It’s important to note that Olmo would prefer a stay in Catalonia, but if he can’t be registered, a move may be on the cards. Arsenal and Manchester United are mentioned among the most interested clubs.

Sesko latest

Transfer ‘insider’ Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the situation surrounding RB Leizpig striker Benjamin Sesko amid reported interest from Arsenal.

“There are really many, many clubs keen on Sesko,” Romano has said, as per The Mirror. “It could be more than five clubs. But it’s not a topic for January, the Sesko case will be open again for the summer and that’s when the real suitors can emerge with concrete talks. At this stage, nothing is advanced with any club yet.”