Mirror Football brings you a round-up of the latest Arsenal transfer news
Mikel Arteta manager / head coach of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Bournemouth, England.
Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are yet to sign a player this month(Image: Getty Images)
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Arsenal are yet to leave their mark on the January transfer window with the clock ticking for teams to conduct their mid-season business. The Gunners are currently top of the Premier League and the Champions League’s respective tables, suggesting Mikel Arteta has plenty of talent already at his disposal to finally lift some silverware this season.
The north Londoners’ heavy spending in the previous summer transfer window has played a major role in that, with Arteta arguably having the strongest depth in the country. Arsenal are also known to very rarely spend money on new additions in January, preferring instead to do all of their planning for the summer, which could leave some of their fans disappointed this month.
Gunners scout Real Madrid wonderkid
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing 19-year-old Real Madrid defender Victor Valdepenas. Despite already boasting a wide-range of options at left centre-back and left-back, Gunners sporting director Andrea Berta is understood to be a fan of the Spanish youngster, who can play in both positions.
Victor Valdepenas of Real Madrid CF in action during the Spanish League, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Deportivo Alaves and Real Madrid at Mendizorroza Stadium on December 14, 2025, in Vitoria, Spain.
Arsenal are targeting Victor Valdepenas(Image: Irina R. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images)
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Arsenal have already sent scouts to watch the 6ft2in talent, according to The Sun. Valdepenas is currently on the fringes of the Real Madrid first team, having made his debut at left-back last month against Alaves before being subbed off in the 78th minute.
However, Arsenal may find it difficult to convince Real Madrid to part ways with the exciting prospect, given the negative message it would send to lose such a talent to a European rival. Fabrizio Romano claimed on the Here We Go Podcast previously that Arsenal had been monitoring Valdepenas for several months in the hope of repeating the incredible coup they managed for Cristhian Mosquera last summer.
Dimarco interest emerges
Federico Dimarco of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy.
Federico Dimarco had been linked with Manchester United(Image: Inter via Getty Images)
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Arsenal have been linked with yet another left-sided defender in Federico Dimarco ahead of their Champions League clash with Inter Milan. The Inter star has been one of Europe’s most consistent wing-backs in recent seasons, which led to interest from Manchester United recently.
Yet, with Ruben Amorim sacked and United now deviating from his system which relied so heavily on wing-backs, their interest in the Italian has cooled. Italian publication Tuttosport reports that could potentially open the door for a move to the Emirates Stadium in the summer.
Dimarco, 28, is yet to agree a new deal to extend his stay at the San Siro beyond 2027, with Arsenal claimed to be showing a genuine interest in signing him. Inter are aware of the interest and are planning to offer him a new deal until at least 2029 with an improved salary.
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