Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has warned Mikel Arteta against signing £65m target Matheus Cunha. The Gunners have been heavily linked with a move for the Brazilian as they look to bolster Arteta’s attacking options before the transfer deadline.

Manchester United look set to sign two defenders over the closing few days of the January transfer window and Arsenal starlet Ayden Heaven looks set to be one of those

Nottingham Forest have made top Arsenal target Matheus Cunha their ‘primary target’ for the January transfer window, according to reports.

Cunha, 25, has an uncertain future with Wolves and has attracted interest from the Gunners, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa so far in January. The Brazilian has been a standout for the west midlands club this season, scoring 10 goals and adding four assists in 23 games. He would be an excellent signing for Arsenal.

Nottingham Forest have taken four points off Premier League leaders Liverpool this season, while Arsenal have emerged as challengers

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has made it clear he wants to make additions in January and a move for Matheus Cunha could be the most likely as the Gunners seek more firepower

Mikel Arteta has dismissed the idea of sending Raheem Sterling back to Chelsea in order to sign another Premier League player on loan. The Gunners are desperately short of attacking options following the serious injuries sustained by Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.

Arsenal moved up to second place in the Premier League and within four points of leaders Liverpool with victory over Tottenham in midweek.

Arsenal are reportedly admirers of Brentford striker Yoane Wissa, after Mikel Arteta confirmed a desire to hunt for a new forward in the January transfer window.

LONDON, Jan 18 — Mikel Arteta said yesterday the Premier League title race ... Liverpool had dropped two points against high-flying Nottingham Forest the previous day, though they still have a game in hand over their rivals. Chelsea are 10 points behind ...

The biggest target elsewhere is Mathys Tel, who appeared to bid goodbye to Bayern Munich fans on teh pitch last night and is the subject of a bidding war involving Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and, potentially Arsenal. Spurs have also been linked with Yoane Wissa, Noah Okafor, Tyler Dibling and Angel Gomes.

THE January transfer window is heating up with some MAJOR moves in the pipeline as Deadline Day rapidly approaches next week. Manchester United are reportedly closing in on the double signing of