The international break is nearly over and Arsenal, against all the odds, will be looking to break into the top-four on Saturday.
A run of 10 unbeaten games has followed a dismal start to the league and a win against Liverpool at Anfield would see them leapfrog the Reds into the Champions League places.
But one eye will no doubt be on the January transfer window too, as the Gunners look to steal a march on their rivals for those European places.
With that in mind, football.london takes you through the latest names apparently targeted by Mikel Arteta and Edu, as well as those linked with moves away.
Who?
Alexandre Lacazette
Where?
The Athletic via MailOnline
What?
While he was sidelined by Mikel Arteta, Alexandre Lacazette was expected to leave Arsenal by the summer.
However, having impressed in recent weeks, forcing his way back into the starting XI, the Gunners have reconsidered their transfer stance and could offer him a short-term contract.
"Arsenal are unwilling to give Alexandre Lacazette a new long-term contract extension but could give the Frenchman a shorter one before his current deal expires," the report says.
"According to The Athletic, Arsenal could decide to give Lacazette a short-term contract at the end of the campaign but no decision has been made on the striker's future just yet."
Who?
Renato Sanches
Where?
What?
Arsenal are once again targeting a move for Lille midfielder Renato Sanches but during Euro 2020, former player and current Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira warned the Gunners of the Portugal star's lack of consistency.
“He was a big prospect. Last year with Lille, he did really well," Vieira said during ITV's coverage of the tournament.
“He wasn’t really consistent during the season but he had some flashes of his talent.”
Lille president Oliver Letang has also spoken about Sanches' knee problems: "It’s no secret that Renato [Sanches] could have gone, he was allowed to leave. We had almost reached an agreement with a very big club, but obviously his knee injury changed the plan."
Who?
Mohamed Elneny
Where?
Fanatik via Sport Witness
What?
Mohamed Elneny has been a peripheral figure at the Emirates this season and Arsenal appear to be happy to let him leave in January.
Turkish outlet Fanatik have reported that the Egyptian has already signed with a move likely to be announced early in the window.
"Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny is ‘expected’ to sign for Galatasaray in the January transfer window, with a deal already seemingly agreed," the report said.
"Talks are already underway with Gedson Fernandes, who the club have made ‘serious strides’ to sign, and he will be joined by Eleny, who has ‘also signed’ from Arsenal."
