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Football.london looks at the names being linked with a transfer to the Emirates Stadium, rating each player's potential move based on fit, the level of excitement it would cause and their talent
Rodrygo of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between Real Madrid C.F. and Manchester City at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 10, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
Rodrygo is being linked with Arsenal again(Image: Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)
Every Arsenal transfer link's rating out of 10
Rodrygo (Real Madrid) - 10/10 - Unconfirmed reports in Spain claim Arsenal have submitted a £52million opening bid for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, who has seen his playing time at the Bernabeu decrease under Xabi Alonso. Rodrygo is said to be "accelerating" his exit by holding talks with two potential new agents to help him complete a January move, something Los Blancos are not looking to entertain.
Rodrigo Mendoza (Elche) - 6/10 - Arteta is reportedly keeping a close eye on the promising 20-year-old Elche midfielder, who has a tempting £17.5m release clause in his current contract. Despite concerns over Declan Rice's ability to stay fit for the entire season, a summer move is considered more probable given Arsenal's signing of Christian Norgaard in the summer.
Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille) - 8/10 - The 18-year-old Lille sensation has reportedly become a target for the north Londoners, with reports suggesting they are ready to lodge a bid for the Frenchman. Arsenal are currently viewed as one of the frontrunners for the midfielder, though they must fend off interest from Chelsea and Juventus.
Kenan Yildiz (Juventus) - 10/10 - Regarded as a potential future Ballon d'Or winner, Yildiz has climbed to the top of Arsenal's wishlist after the club cooled their interest in Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo. Negotiations over a new deal at Juventus have reportedly reached a standstill, leaving the door open for Arteta to lure the versatile Turkish forward to London.
Jeremy Jacquet (Rennes) - 6/10 - The 20-year-old centre-back has emerged as a key defensive target following reported initial talks between Andrea Berta and Rennes. While the French club is reluctant to sell mid-season, Arsenal are keen to beat Liverpool to the youngster's signature to bolster their backline in the long-term.
Davide Bartesaghi (AC Milan) - 5/10 - The Italian left-back has caught the eye of Gunners scouts after a breakout season in Serie A that has drawn comparisons to the legendary Paolo Maldini. While AC Milan are scrambling to offer him a mammoth contract extension to keep him at the San Siro, Arsenal remain poised to strike if talks stall. However, the Gunners are already well-stocked in the left-back position.
Karim Adeyemi (Borussia Dortmund) - 8/10 - The German speedster reportedly favours a move to the Emirates Stadium over Manchester United, viewing Arteta’s project as the ideal next step for his career. Dortmund are said to be open to a sale in the region of £60-£70m, though Arsenal may wait until the summer to trigger a formal move for the talented winger.
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