Report: Whether Arsenal’s board are currently planning to make signings in January transfer window after brilliant start

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Arsenal’s board are expected to be in the market for new signings in January, according to The Athletic.

Mikel Arteta’s side are top of the Premier League, and couldn’t have asked for a better start to the season.

The Gunners made some fantastic signings in the summer, that have seriously improved their side.

Gabriel Jesus has been a revelation at centre-forward in Mikel Arteta’s set-up.

His arrival has been compared to that of Erling Haaland at Manchester City, and has become a vital member of Arteta’s side.

Oleksandr Zinchenko has also made the left-back spot his own, and has been ‘absolutely phenomenal’ this season.

Fabio Vieira and Marquinhos have also shown glimpses of their ability too.

However, Arsenal are likely to be in the market for more signings in January, as they look to consolidate their amazing start.

Last season, Arsenal failed to strengthen halfway through the season, while letting four first-team players leave, including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Calum Chambers.

Eventually, injuries and fatigue caught up with them, and they missed out on the Champions League.

Arsenal in the market for January signings

The report from The Athletic suggests that many Premier League clubs expect January to be ‘busy’.

The World Cup is going to put plenty of players in the spotlight that will be looking for a move.

It’s also going to create plenty of fixture congestion, and clubs will need to be prepared to rotate.

Arsenal made it clear in the summer that they wanted to bring in another central midfielder.

Manuel Locatelli is the latest player linked with a move, although CalcioMercato believe Albert Sambi Lokonga might have to go the other way.

The rumours surrounding Youri Tielemans are unlikely to go away as his contract runs down.

And the Gunners may take another look at Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz.

Arsenal fans will be encouraged that the club is already preparing to enter the market for new signings in January.