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Latest Arsenal transfer rumours: Gunners aiming to thwart Spurs to sign duo, £40m bid prepared

Mikel Arteta has enjoyed his first win as Arsenal boss and now he will be setting his sights on making an impact in the January transfer window as the Gunners plan to recruit.

Dayot Upamecano has been one of the names linked as the Gunners look to improve their defence after some woes this season.

But Upamecano is far from the only player who has been associated with Arsenal when it comes to rumours aplenty.

Here is the latest round-up of gossip and it's safe to say there is plenty to chew on.

Mikel Arteta's simple response to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang rumours

Arsenal move to hijack Spurs' Aarons move

Mikel Arteta is demanding that Arsenal make a play for Norwich City full-back Max Aarons, who is also courting interest from Tottenham.

It's believed that Aarons is now on Arteta's wishlist for the January transfer window due to concerns over the form of Hector Bellerin.

MailOnline claim that the Gunners are worried about Bellerin's form after returning from an ACL tear.

But Tottenham remain the front-runners to sign Aarons despite the reported interest from Arsenal. The 19-year-old is said to be valued at £30 million.

Arsenal locked in transfer battle

Arsenal could also battle Tottenham for the signature of Everton's Jonjoe Kenny this month, according to reports.

The right-back has spent this season on loan at Schalke but he is receiving interest from the Gunners and Spurs.

MailOnline say that the two clubs are interested in signing the 22-year-old, who has helped Schalke to achieve a top-four spot so far this season in the Bundesliga.

What Ake could cost Arsenal

Chelsea are eager to re-sign Nathan Ake this month but Arsenal now also want to make a play for the Bournemouth defender's services.

An injury to Calum Chambers has changed Mikel Arteta's transfer plans, with the defender set to be sidelined for six to nine months.

(Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)

Ake is one of Arsenal's targets this month, according to The Telegraph, though Chelsea remain hot favourites.

That's due to a £40 million buy-back clause which says Chelsea have first refusal on bringing the defender back from Bournemouth, the club he joined in 2017 from the Blues.

But The Telegraph is also reporting that the clause could allow Arsenal to get Ake for a similar price.

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