{"id":621051,"date":"2023-01-27T14:21:14","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T19:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=621051"},"modified":"2023-01-27T14:42:14","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T19:42:14","slug":"potential-arsenal-lineup-january-transfer-window","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/01\/27\/potential-arsenal-lineup-january-transfer-window\/","title":{"rendered":"Title Charge Continues With Potential \u00a360 Million Midfielder: How Arsenal Could Line Up After January Transfer Window"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To the shock of many, Arsenal have got themselves into a position from which they could potentially win the Premier League. As a result, this has become a vitally important transfer window for the Gunners as they must reinforce their squad if they want to fend off Pep Guardiola&#8217;s Manchester City.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Potential Arsenal Lineup After January Transfer Window<\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8 Brighton &amp; Hove have rejected a bid of \u00a360m fixed from Arsenal for Moises Caicedo. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#AFC<\/a> targeting Ecuador int\u2019l to strengthen midfield + interest remains, despite <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BHAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#BHAFC<\/a> insisting 21yo is not for sale. W\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gunnerblog?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@gunnerblog<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheAthleticFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TheAthleticFC<\/a> after <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@FabrizioRomano<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8H1EuPImAT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/8H1EuPImAT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/David_Ornstein\/status\/1618935932476092417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">January 27, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Confirmed Signings<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Leandro Trossard<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/01\/14\/chelsea-agree-deal-sign-mykhailo-mudryk\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chelsea shockingly beat the Gunners to the signing of Mykhailo Mudryk<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Arsenal were forced to turn their attention to alternative solutions. There were plenty of household names linked with the move, but the club have\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arsenal.com\/news\/leandro-trossard-joins-long-term-contract\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">confirmed<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0that 28-year-old Belgian winger Leandro Trossard has signed for the Gunners for a reported fee of just\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/theathletic.com\/4107140\/2023\/01\/19\/arsenal-leandro-trossard-transfer-latest\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a327 million.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Whether or not the winger will start regularly remains to be seen. In his debut against Manchester United, the forward was on the bench, but that may not always be the case. There is a rather creative change of system that would afford him to start in the left-wing position. It would see Eddie Nketiah dropped to the bench, Gabriel Martinelli moved into the number nine position, and Trossard deployed on the left side of the front three.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">That would be incredibly harsh on Nketiah, who has been superb whilst deputising for the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/12\/05\/gabriel-jesus-injury-arsenal-three-months\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">injured Gabriel Jesus<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, however, it would provide Arteta with a completely fluid front three that could cause opposing teams problems from all angles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jakub Kiwior<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Gunners have also recently\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arsenal.com\/news\/jakub-kiwior-joins-long-term-contract\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">confirmed<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0the arrival of 22-year-old Polish left-sided centre-back Jakub Kiwior from Italian side Spezia Calcio. The defender will likely provide some much-needed cover for Gabriel Magalhaes in the squad as the Brazilian has started every Premier League game this season and is at risk of suffering burnout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/theathletic.com\/4113187\/2023\/01\/23\/arsenal-jakub-kiwior-transfer-news-contract\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">reported<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0fee is believed to be approximately \u00a317.5 million with add-ons, and at that price also represents shrewd business by the club.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/01\/17\/tottenham-hotspur-lineup-after-january-transfers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How Tottenham Hotspur Could Line-up After January Transfer Window<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Potential Signings<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ivan Fresneda<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Another player that is edging ever closer to a move to the Emirates is 18-year-old Spanish right-back Ivan Fresneda. The Spaniard currently plays for Real Valladolid and possesses fantastic ball control, as well as being an extremely competent defender.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">David Ornstein recently\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/theathletic.com\/4114681\/2023\/01\/23\/kane-spurs-contract-fresneda\/?source=emp_shared_article\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">reported<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0that Arsenal have agreed on a deal worth \u00a313.1 million for the young sensation. However, so too have Borussia Dortmund; leaving it to the 18-year-old to decide which club he moves to. Although, regardless of his choice, both deals would see Fresneda loaned back to Real Valladolid for the remainder of the season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"RCvNLm8yRMpy0aiJ1ptbrA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1245984604\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'RCvNLm8yRMpy0aiJ1ptbrA',sig:'P85fWIoYlcnqM47x0FXJGj19EtnpFu11XoJAhMKpDEw=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1245984604',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Moises Caicedo<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">David Ornstein has\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1618926805888663553\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">revealed<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0that the Gunners have had a \u00a360 million bid for the Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder rejected. Premier League rivals Liverpool and Chelsea are also\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/01\/25\/moises-caidedo-focused-brighton-and-hove-albion\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">interested<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0in the player, with the Blues having a\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1618926805888663553\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a355 million verbal proposal<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0rejected already.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If the club were able to get the deal over the line, it would be a very interesting move and could see the composition of Arsenal&#8217;s midfield change. Whilst Granit Xhaka has been superb this season, Arteta may choose to deploy Caicedo instead of the Swiss international, creating a more powerful and athletic partnership with Thomas Partey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/01\/27\/chelsea-sent-message-lyon-malo-gusto\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chelsea Now Sent Huge Transfer Message in Chase of \u00a335 Million Star<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Potential Arsenal Lineup<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Should both Caicedo and Trossard start for the Gunners, it would likely result in the side lining up as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">GK &#8211; Aaron Ramsdale<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">RB &#8211; Benjamin White<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CB &#8211; William Saliba<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CB &#8211; Gabriel Magalhaes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">LB &#8211; Oleksandr Zinchenko<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CM &#8211; Thomas Partey<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CM &#8211; Moises Caicedo<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CAM &#8211; Martin Odegaard<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">RW &#8211; Bukayo Saka<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ST &#8211; Gabriel Martinelli<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lw &#8211; Leandro Trossard<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To the shock of many, Arsenal have got themselves into a position from which they could potentially win the Premier League. As a result, this has become a vitally important transfer window for the Gunners as they must reinforce their squad if they want to fend off Pep Guardiola&#8217;s Manchester City. 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