Arsenal may look to the market to boost their title bid (Picture: Harriet Lander/Getty Images)
Arsenal are currently sat at the top of the Premier League summit following a hugely impressive opening half of the season.
The Gunners already have one of the most talented young squads in Europe, and under the guidance of Mikel Arteta, are firmly in contention to win their first Premier League title since 2004.
But with Manchester City hot on their tails in the title race, the club may look to bolster their ranks with several additions in the January transfer window.
Here is a run-through of some of the players Arsenal have been linked with so far this month.
Mikhailo Mudryk
Arsenal have a long-standing interest in the 22-year-old Ukrainian, who currently plays for Shakhtar Donetsk in his home country.
The north Londoners have seen two bids rejected so far, with Shakhtar thought to be holding out for around £85m.
Mudryk is at the centre of a transfer tussle between Arsenal and Chelsea (Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Chelsea have also been linked with Mudryk and have reportedly told Shakhtar they will pay whatever it takes to sign the winger.
Arsenal are rumoured to have already agreed personal terms with Mudryk, who has been openly flirting with the club on social media.
Joao Felix
Arsenal have been linked with a loan move for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix after the Portuguese reportedly fell out with boss Diego Simeone.
However, the Gunners are thought to be unwilling to meet Madrid’s request of £18.3m in order to take the 23-year-old on a six-month loan.
Arteta is keen to bring in a striker during the January window to provide cover for Gabriel Jesus, who is expected to be out for another two months following the knee injury he picked up in the World Cup.
Felix has struggled to settle under Simeone (Picture: Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
Felix arrived at the Wanda Metropolitano four years ago for a fee of around £113m, but has seen his progression stunted during his spell in the Spanish capital.
Alexis Mac Allister
Like many clubs across Europe, Arsenal have shown an interest in Brighton’s World Cup winning midfielder.
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However, the Seagulls have no intention of parting company with their star player, with chief executive Paul Barber insisting they expect the 24 year-old to remain at the club for the remainder of the season.
Mac Allister also appears focused on the job at hand on the south coast, telling Sky Sports: ‘I’m focused on Brighton. I’m really happy here, I enjoy every day.
‘They know how grateful I am to this club and I don’t have any rush to leave.’
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The Gunners will hope to bring in some fresh faces this month.
