3 players Arsenal could sign in the January transfer window

Danny Welbeck’s injury has given Unai Emery plenty to think about. Danny was seen as a vital cog in the hard working Arsenal front line. The other options which Unai has are all creative minded ones who have been scoring goals and creating chances, but the Unai Emery style of play also demands a lot of hard work and running off the ball which Welbeck was adept at doing. The match against Wolves was a good example where the Gunners didn’t have someone like Danny to give them an extra dimension in the attacking third.

As we near the hectic round of matches in December and the January transfer window that follows, many big players are named as close enough for Arsenal or other big clubs to sign. Here we take a look at three players who might interest Unai Emery and the Arsenal board, come the January transfer season.

#1. Malcom

Malcom has been continuously linked with Arsenal even before his big-money move to Barcelona, and the rumors are still going strong as it will be difficult for him to constantly find playing time at the Nou Camp. Back in January, Malcom was linked with a move to London with Spurs and Arsenal both wanting to sign him. But Wenger decided to bring Aubameyang as the team needed some goals. And the decision was and remains correct given the goal scoring touch Auba has.

But now that Arsenal needs a winger or a support striker, Malcom fits the bill with his technical ability and an eye for goal.

Malcom has been in and out of the team at Barca and is only now getting some more playing time compared to his situation before October. It will be a big decision for Malcom too as playing time at Emirates is also not something easy to get with Iwobi, Mkhitaryan, and Emile Rowe fighting for one place.

#2. Ismaila Sarr

Sarr’s strengths are his dribbling ability lacked by many Arsenal players currently

Sarr plays for Stade Rennais and can occupy any role in the front three, a must if you want to get into the Arsenal team. He is a hard-working winger who tries to cut in and also helps the midfielders in retaining possession. The 20-year-old Senegal star impressed at the World Cup and is followed closely by major clubs as his age gives them an added boost to try him.

Sarr’s strengths are his dribbling ability lacked by many Arsenal players currently and that would give Unai an option to attack the opposition directly if the slow build-up play is not working. The lack of direct attacking threat was seen in the game against Wolves, where Iwobi and Aubameyang both failed to take on the opposition defenders at will.

Sarr is a cheaper option compared to Malcom which would interest the frugal minded Arsenal board. £10m seems to be enough to get this exciting talented youngster.

#3. Cengiz Under

Cengiz has a contract running till 2022 and will be little more costly than Sarr

The Turkish winger has had a great start to the season and his three goals and 5 assists in only 14 matches have not gone unnoticed. The winger has been catching the attention of the bigger clubs like Tottenham, Arsenal, and Manchester City.

Arsenal has many attack-minded players but none are authentic wingers. Cengiz would give the option of crossing and also providing through balls to the number 9. Given that Arsenal have spent a lot on attacking midfielders of late, it would make sense that Unai Emery addresses the winger problem the team is facing ever since Freddie Ljungberg and Robert Pires left the club.

Cengiz has a contract running till 2022 and will be little more costly than Sarr, but pretty less than what Arsenal might have to shell out for Malcom. £20m seems to be enough for the Gunners to sign the Turkish international. The ball is in Unai’s court to decide whether Arsenal needs a replacement for Welbeck or not.