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Arsenal have loaned striker Folarin Balogun to Middlesbrough for the remainder of the season. Arsenal retain a strong interest in Dusan Vlahovic but will find it difficult to complete a deal for the Fiorentina striker this month.

Dusan Vlahovic continues to impress after a record-matching 33 Serie A goals in Is the Premier League his next destination? Arsenal have agreed a deal to send striker Folarin Balogun on loan to Middlesbrough for the remainder of the season. With the help of Sky Sports' Alan Smith, we assess the runners and riders in the race for the top four, their form and their fixtures until the end of the season Team news, match stats and how to follow ahead of a bumper weekend of FA Cup third round action as Premier League clubs enter the competition.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles has completed a loan move to Roma from Arsenal until the end of the season. Where do you think Arsenal need to strengthen in the transfer window? Have your say here. Listen to a full preview of the semi-final from 12'00 on BBC Sounds. Arsenal have made contact with Juventus over a loan deal for Brazil midfielder Arthur Melo, They are also targeting Leicester's Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans, Goal , external. The Gunners are still interested in Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic, but will struggle to finance a move for the Serb by the end of the month.

Sky Sports , external. Want more transfer news? Read Thursday's full gossip column. We're nearing the midway point of the January transfer window, so here's your latest round-up of the best Arsenal transfer gossip to drop so far:.

Daily Mail , external. The Sun , external. Metro , external. You can also get all the best transfer chat via our gossip column here and track every done deal throughout January here.

Happy with how Arsenal's transfer window is shaping up? Having your say here. Mikel Arteta says "the best players have always been attracted to Arsenal" as he plans new signings for his squad. The Gunners have been heavily linked with a move for Serie A top scorer Dusan Vlahovic this month and, while he consistently refuses to talk about individual players, Arteta believes the Emirates is a viable location for top players. Newcastle and Aston Villa have made high profile signings already this month and Arteta is anticipating more business to take place.

What should Arsenal's priorities be in January? He is keen to put the defeat at Nottingham Forest behind him: "We were all extremely disappointed and upset after the game.

We have to throw it in the bin and move on. Losing at Forest was a big lesson for us. But you take them the right way and become a better player. Arteta refused to discuss individual players, such as Dusan Vlahovic, but believes top players want to come to Arsenal: "Historically, this club has targeted the best players in the world and they have always been attracted to Arsenal. On the future of Eddie Nketiah: "He is our player and he is going to stay with us.

The Serbia international has scored 18 times in 22 appearances this season and believes he belongs on European football's biggest stage - something the Gunners cannot provide him with at the moment. He's an exceptional talent and has been so consistent. Listen to full transfer discussion from 21'00 on BBC Sounds.

Is Vlahovic someone Arsenal need to bring in? Have your say on the Gunners transfer business here. Striker Eddie Nketiah, who is out of contract with the Gunners in the summer, is in talks to join Crystal Palace. The year-old turned down a new deal to stay at Arsenal last year as he wants to play regular first-team football. Times - subscription required , external. Trending Now. Tavares gets criticism for his reaction to being hooked in FA Cup defeat.

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