Arsenal are monitoring the transfer market - with Ajax deciding against a move for Christian Norgaard - while the Gunners are reportedly consider an £87m bid for Real Madrid's Arda Guler.
Patrick Austen-Hardy Senior Sports Journalist and Bruna Reis
06:00, 01 Feb 2026Updated 07:22, 01 Feb 2026
Arda Guler in action for Real Madrid.
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Arda Guler has been linked with a blockbuster move to Arsenal.(Image: Getty Images)
Arsenal returned to winning ways with a commanding away triumph vs Leeds United. Set-pieces proved decisive for Mikel Arteta's squad, who have leaned on their dead-ball expertise to navigate challenging fixtures.
Summer acquisition Martin Zubimendi netted another header, while Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow contributed an own goal for the Gunners' second strike. Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus also found the net in the second half to secure all three points.
While the spotlight remains on all four competitions Arsenal are battling in, attention also turns to the transfer window. Whether it's the final days of the January market - or future summer preparations - Arsenal continue to consider arrivals and departures.
With that said, The Daily Star has taken a look at the transfer speculation surrounding the Emirates Stadium;
Decision made on Norgaard
Dutch giants Ajax have reportedly concluded a deal for Arsenal midfielder Christian Norgaard is 'unattainable'. The former Brentford captain has managed just three Premier League outings since his summer switch. Various moves away from the club have been mooted for him.
Nevertheless, Ajax - who are seeking midfield reinforcement - don't believe they can persuade Norgaard to make the switch. That's according to Dutch publication Voetbal Primeur.
Christian Norgaard in action for Arsenal.
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Ajax have withdrawn their interest in Christian Norgaard.(Image: James Marsh/Shutterstock)
Norgaard continues to be held in high regard by Arteta. That was evidenced by his selection to address the media ahead of Arsenal's final Champions League fixture against Kairat Almaty at the Emirates Stadium.
£87m transfer mooted
Arsenal would need to splash out approximately £87m if they were to pursue Real Madrid's midfielder Arda Guler. Spanish publication Fichajes has suggested the Gunners are weighing up a swoop for the promising Turkish talent.
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Nevertheless, this speculation should be treated with considerable scepticism. It seems improbable the Gunners would contemplate splashing nearly £100m on a single player this summer, especially considering the substantial investment they've already made in attacking personnel.
Arda Guler in action for Real Madrid.
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Arda Guler has reportedly been valued at £87million.(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)
They have already shelled out over £100m to secure Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke this summer, while also boasting Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus amongst their attacking options.
Arsenal star set for new club unveiling
Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko is anticipated to be officially presented at Ajax over the next few days. The Ukrainian endured a troubled first half of the campaign on loan at Nottingham Forest, where little went according to plan.
Following the premature termination of his loan arrangement, Zinchenko is now heading to Amsterdam to link up with the Dutch outfit. Voetbal Primeur has reported that Fred Grim's squad will unveil him imminently.
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This move will also mark the conclusion of Zinchenko's decade-long stint in British football, which began when he departed Russian club Ulfa for Manchester City back in 2016.