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Nathan Ridley

Arsenal transfer round-up: Alexander Isak boost and midfielder 'keen' on exit

Arsenal are looking to continue the current feel-good factor around the Emirates by making a splash in the January transfer window.

Having spent £150million over the summer, Mikel Arteta's squad already looks vastly different to the one he inherited.

But that is not stopping the Gunners boss and technical director Edu from working on deals as they look to prepare for a summer which could see a number of names leave for free.

Aiming to avoid a hectic close season, the north Londoners are bidding to get some business done in January and a host of exciting arrivals have been linked.

Here, Mirror Football brings you latest gossip from the Emirates.

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Isak boost

Alexander Isak has admitted that it would be "nice" to play in the Premier League one day in a boost for Arsenal.

The Gunners reportedly want to sign the Real Sociedad striker to replace Alexandre Lacazette, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

Speaking to The Independent, Isak revealed: "I am in a good place at the moment, I am very happy, but one day it would be nice to play in England as well.

"They have six or seven of the biggest clubs in the world, it is a very high level, and of course one day it would be an alternative. Every player wants to be the best version of themselves and reach the highest possible level.

"I have expectations for myself that I’m trying to fulfil, so we’ll see where the journey takes me in future."

Newcastle 'interested' in Guendouzi

Newly-taken-over Newcastle United are interested in signing Matteo Guendouzi, according to Foot Mercato, via Inside Futbol.

The French midfielder is currently on loan at Ligue 1 outfit Marseille and is unlikely to have a permanent future at the Emirates for as long as Arteta is manager.

Newcastle are reportedly looking to sign Guendouzi, also a free agent next summer, with the 22-year-old failing to live up to the potential shown in his early days under former manager Unai Emery.

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Newcastle reportedly want to sign Guendouzi (AFP via Getty Images)

Elneny 'keen' on Galatasaray

And sticking with midfielders who could soon be on their way out, Mohamed Elneny is still keen on moving to Galatasaray.

The 29-year-old was touted with a move to the Turkish giants in the summer transfer window but remained in north London.

His agent, William D'avila, told Radyospor, relayed by Sporx: "Galatasaray is a very big club, it is doing well in European cups and Galatasaray is one of the biggest contenders for the championship every year.

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"It’s a good opportunity for Elneny, so he wants to play for Galatasaray.

"I see Galatasaray every week, we already have good relationships, but I see more than one player.

"Mohamed Elneny’s contract expires at the end of the season, so he could make an advantageous transfer in January or sign a pre-contract deal with a team for the following season."

However, Elneny's past loan to bitter Istanbul rivals Besiktas could scupper his hopes.

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