Arsenal have sealed two big signings after their embarrassing loss against Manchester United. After a huge amount of criticism, the management has decided to take the fans’ opinion and has made a big statement at the closing phases of the transfer window. The match was an absolute thriller, which ended up in a 2-3 win for the Red Devils. United’s new manager, Michael Carrick, did an amazing job as he completely outplayed Arteta. United’s win gave Manchester City hope, as currently Arsenal has only four points more than City. Arsenal will take a trip to Elland Road for their next fixture.
Arsenal are among several top European clubs tracking 17-year-old Brazilian Rafael Belinho. The teenage wonderkid, who like former Arsenal striker Eduardo da Silva also holds a Croatian passport, recently completed a move from Dinamo Zagreb to NK Kustosija. That was because he wasn’t prepared to pen a long-term professional deal with Dinamo, which would have kept him at the club for at least three years. The plan is for Belinho to develop freely and move on to a big European club once he’s turned 18. He is considered to be one of the best 2009-born talents across world football. With Arsenal and Manchester United among those to have already sent scouts to watch him. The Athletic reports the Gunners are following his progress and could make a move once he turns 18 as part of their wider recent plans to bring in the best young talent from around the world. Arsenal on Tuesday announced two academy starlets had signed their first professional contracts with the club. Versatile midfielder Ife Ibrahim, who joined the Gunners aged seven, signed his first senior contract surrounded by family.
Rafael Gomes Cirino aka 'Belinho' has just made the move from Dinamo Zagreb to NK Kustosija! 🇭🇷🇧🇷
The talented CAM/winger is supremely gifted on the ball, and also has a great eye for chance creation in the final third. 🔥
Averages 2.9 shots and 4.3 successful take-ons /90. 📊 pic.twitter.com/ZjnorPQtRT
— Eyeball Football (Soccer) (@Eyeballfootball) January 13, 2026
Arsenal is also looking for the signings of an Argentine forward.
Gary Lineker has claimed it would be ‘game over’ for Arsenal’s Premier League title rivals if Mikel Arteta signed long-term transfer target Julian Alvarez. Arsenal’s bizarre record in the final third was highlighted after Saturday’s 3-2 defeat against Man United at the Emirates stadium. The Gunners were hoping to reclaim their seven-point lead at the top of the table after Manchester City’s win earlier in the weekend. Arsenal started well and took the lead through Lisandro Martinez’s own goal but were pegged back. First by Bryan Mbeumo’s equaliser and then Patrick Dorgu’s stunning strike. Mikel Arteta’s side looked to have snatched the momentum back when Mikel Merino levelled late on but Matheus Cunha scored a brilliant winner shortly after to give caretaker boss Michael Carrick back-to-back wins. Arsenal are top of both the Premier League and Champions League despite the fact no Gunners player has more than five goals so far this season. Rather than that, Arsenal’s youth team has given them a big boost in the form of Ibrahim. Gunners aged seven, signed his first senior contract surrounded by family and friends.
Fan’s reaction
The Arsenal fans are excited about the new signings done by their club. They believe that the signings made by their management will be very important for the club. With the new additions Arteta will have more options in the squad while will be important during tight fixtures. Overall, the fans are happy with their club’s recent signings, and they believe the players will achieve the club’s goals.
Author’s insight
From the author’s point of view, Arsenal made the perfect move to sign the youngsters. It will be interesting to see how Mikel Arteta manages the new players.
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