Arsenal are poised to confirm another January exit as a forgotten Gunners defender completes his medical ahead of a permanent switch.
The title-chasing Gunners have adopted a notably reserved approach throughout this window, with Andrea Berta's activity centered almost exclusively on outgoings.
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Most notably, teenage attacker Ethan Nwaneri completed a loan switch to Marseille until the end of the season.
The 18-year-old Hale End sensation, who holds the distinction of being the Premier League's youngest-ever debutant, secured the temporary move after managing just 12 appearances this campaign.
Nwaneri has since entered a firestorm at the Ligue 1 club, with manager Roberto De Zerbi at the centre of reports he could quit Marseille despite them being outside title contenders.
Meanwhile, Oleksandr Zinchenko's challenging spell at Nottingham Forest has ended prematurely, with Ajax agreeing terms to secure the Ukrainian international on loan through June.
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The Gunners are targeting a "world-class player.
The Amsterdam giants will cover the 29-year-old's wages entirely, effectively ending his Arsenal career ahead of his deal expiring this summer.
Positive news arrived regarding academy prodigy Max Dowman though, who formalised his scholarship contract this week.
The 16-year-old attacking midfielder, widely regarded among Europe's brightest prospects, becomes eligible to sign professional terms upon turning 17 next December.
Sporting director Berta has deliberately avoided pursuing major acquisitions, maintaining Arsenal are not aggressively chasing any targets this month, according to The Athletic.
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The hierarchy believes Mikel Arteta's existing squad depth proves sufficient for their campaign, where they're competing on multiple fronts and chasing down a first Premier League title since 2004.
After spending nearly £270 million on eight major signings last summer, it is clear to see why they've adopted this stance, with the north Londoners poised to attack the next summer market instead.
Arsenal were believed to be weighing up a summer deal for Marc Guehi on a free transfer, but the England defender has since sealed a £20 million move to Man City.
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Speaking of centre-backs, it is being reported that Arsenal are on the verge of letting one go.
Forgotten Arsenal defender Maldini Kacurri seals Grimsby Town move
As per journalist Pete O'Rourke, and other media sources, forgotten defender Maldini Kacurri is on the verge of sealing an exit to Grimsby Town.
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The 20-year-old, whose only Arsenal appearance came against Bolton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup, when he made a brief cameo in 2024, has already passed a medical with Grimsby.
O'Rourke also claims that Kacurri's Arsenal exit is set to be confirmed today.
The Albania international has found it nearly impossible to break into Arsenal's first-team, and will now drop three divisions to get the game time he's been longing for.
Kacurri joins an in-form Grimsby side who are vying for the League Two play-offs, with the defender's arrival set to give David Artell's side a major boost.
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