Arsenal have received several updates on the transfer front ahead of the January window, with Mikel Arteta's side increasingly linked with new additions in attack
Nicolo Tresoldi of Club Brugge KV celebrates his hat-trick while holding the 'Player of the Match' award and the match ball at the end of the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 league phase football match between FC Internazionale and Club Brugge
Club Brugge have reportedly issued a hands-off warning over Arsenal target Nicolo Tresoldi (Image: Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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Mikel Arteta is hard at work attempting to bring Arsenal more silverware while improving his squad for the years to come. The Gunners haven't won back-to-back league titles in more than 90 years but have a huge opportunity to do just that this term.
They will undergo a huge test of their credentials away to Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday. That clash will serve as the latest examination as to just how prepared this current squad is to retain its place atop the English pyramid.
There are irons in the fire, however, with the north Londoners reportedly focused on upgrading their attack above all else. Mirror Football provides the latest murmurs out of the Emirates as Arsenal fans prepare for what could be a busy winter period.
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Club Brugge clarify Tresoldi stance
Club Brugge have reportedly warned suitors off making a move for 22-year-old striker prospect Nicolo Tresoldi this winter. The update comes following suggestions that Arsenal were ready to return to the club for another piece of business in early 2027.
The Gunners signed £34million winger Christos Tzolis from Brugge in the summer and saw superb returns from the Greek star prior to injury. And it seems that may have been enough to convince the club another recruit could prosper in the Premier League.
However, Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad has reported the reigning Pro League champions have informed interested parties their player is not for sale. Arsenal were linked with a number of strikers in the summer but ended up hanging their hopes on Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres.
An unnamed Club Brugge board member is quoted as saying: "There is and will be no price for Nicolo." Tresoldi, meanwhile, continues to produce prolific returns in Belgium after a remarkable debut season at Brugge.
The Italy-born Germany under-21 international scored 23 goals in 58 games across all competitions. He's on track to blow that tally out of the water this term after netting 12 times in his first 14 outings. That's led to a surge of interest among Europe's top teams, with Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City just some of the parties also linked with his services.
Williams disputes agent's claim
Nico Williams of Athletic Club looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Athletic Club and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio San Mames in Bilbao, Spain
Nico Williams has distanced himself from comments made by his agent and confirmed interest from Arsenal(Image: Cesar Ortiz Gonzalez/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Athletic Club's Nico Williams has responded to claims from his agent suggesting he was responsible for keeping the winger in Bilbao. What's more, the World Cup winner has confirmed previous contact with Arsenal and his decision to turn down the Gunners.
Barcelona were alleged to be particularly interested in the 24-year-old after he won Euro 2024 with Spain. However, he signed a new 10-year contract with Athletic in July 2025, which came complete with an increased £77m release clause.
Williams' representative, Felix Tainta, recently appeared on the Los Fulanos podcast and similarly confirmed interest from Arsenal, Barca, Liverpool and PSG in recent years. However, the player disagreed with Tainta's version of events that he required much convincing to remain in Bilbao.
"My brother was clear in what he said. It's difficult when your name gets caught up in things like this. Felix was wrong in the words he used; that's not how things happened. The final decision rests with me, my brother, and my family. What happens at home is something only we know."
He continued: "I have never had any doubts about being here; I’ve had countless offers and could have left, but I’ve always been clear that I wanted to stay.
"My intention is to stay here; there’s no doubt about that. I told Barça, Arsenal, PSG and many others that I’m staying here. I hope people understand that. Despite the anger some people might have felt after his statements, nobody can say that I don’t want to be here. I made the decision.
"Nobody forced me. I had offers from Barca and other teams in Europe such as PSG or Arsenal, and I said no to all of them to be here. People can say whatever they want. As simple as that. I have nothing to worry about. And I hope people understand."
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