14 Jan 2023 21:25:11
Hello Ed 02 it's been a disappointing day for us Arsenal fans. Is there any chance you could give us a list of targets please. Thank you.

{Ed002's Note -
Evan Ndicka (CB) His agents are pushing for a pre-contract agreement to sign for Barcelona, Arsenal or Spurs as a Free Agent in the summer. Was expected to leave last summer and was seen as an option for Newcastle and West Ham but stayed to seek a more lucrative move as a free agent. Roma had an intereest in the player and have spoken with the player and informed Eintracht Frankfurt of their interest which would lead to a January transfer at a low fee but the demands of his agent (a €15M signing on fee) ended that. Arsenal are fearful of Saliba or Gabriel will leave hence their interest in him.
Youri Tielemans (CM) right now he will not sign a new contract so will be available in January at a reduced fee. His agent confirmed that there is interest from Real Madrid who are looking for a Luka Modric replacement, interest from Spurs and that he has been approached by a third party representing Newcastle. He is aware that other clubs, including Bayern Munich and Liverpool, have scouted the player but not declared an interest. Interest of the Manchester sides has probably gone as both are looking at other midfield options but they will be back if they cannot get their first choice players - and MU are struggling. Arsenal and Juventus provide wildcard options and Arsenal are very keen whilst Juventus are still needing significant midfield changes are looking to preferred options. I suspect that Real Madrid will shift their interest leaving Spurs, Manchester United and Arsenal to work on a transfer. Klopp has said that Liverpool are not looking for a midfielder; oh but they are; no they are not...................}
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (CM) Will be offered a new contract - if he refuses, which he will, they will only then look to sell. Juventus and Newcastle are very keen. There was also a discussion with Chelsea but they have other targets. Arenal may offer an option and will be more attractive than Newcastle.
Mohammed Kudus (AM) Everton were told by Ajax that he was not for sale in the summer but interest may remain. Barcelona may well look to making a bid for the player. Seen as an option to Tielemans by Arsenal. As a wildcard Newcastle could look to partner Almiron with him and use Joelinton further forward.
Wilfried Zaha (LW/RW) Out of contract in the summer. Could be an option for Arsenal
Leandro Trossard (LW/AM) Interest of Manchester United went with the appointment of ten Hag and they have no shortage of players in a similar position. Newcastle are keen to take the player but would need to sell their project to him. Trossard could see Allan Saint-Maximin as a block to first team football. Arsenal are looking to add a player and Trossard is on their list. Whilst the Chelsea coach would like to take Trossard the club have a much preferred player in mind, although signing him will prove difficlt, so they cannot be discounted.
Roma are keen - a wilcard option for Arsenal.
Alex Baena (LW/AM) Recommended to Chelsea by an ex-player although they have preferred options. Scouted by Arsenal after a good start to the season. Whilst on loan at Girona, Liverpool, Newcastle and Nice sent scouts.
Mehdi Taremi (S) Porto rejected an approach from Al-Qatar in the summer. Agent wants the player, who is having a very good season, and has offered him to Arsenal, Milan, Lazio, Chelsea and Crystal Palace - and probably others. May suit Arsenal but Porto may resist a sale.

1.) 15 Jan 2023
15 Jan 2023 11:25:40
Thanks ed I wouldn't mind Zaha maybe could go for him this window in a cut price deal.

2.) 15 Jan 2023
15 Jan 2023 12:17:03
Thanks Ed002, much appreciated :)

3.) 16 Jan 2023
16 Jan 2023 04:25:00
Top man ed002. Good stuff.

4.) 16 Jan 2023
16 Jan 2023 12:43:16
Hi Ed, in this list you hadn't mentioned Raphinha but is he also a possibility? Lots of paper talk about us and him and remembered you said on the Barcelona page that they may be open to offers.

{Ed002's Note - Raphinha (RW/LW) Has struggled to displace Dembele or Ansu Fati but won't be sold in January. Perhaps they will be oipen to offers in the summer.}

5.) 16 Jan 2023
16 Jan 2023 15:17:29
Appreciate it Ed great stuff.