Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta urged to sign Marcus Rashford as Gunners eye France star

Arsenal’s lack of firepower this season and need for reliable striker who can provide goals has been highlighted countless times, and Mikel Arteta will be hoping the club back him in January to boost their titles hopes

Arsenal have two weeks to go until they can start signing players again and Mikel Arteta will be eyeing a few deals that will get his team fighting closer to Liverpool and Chelsea for the Premier League title.

The Gunners have dropped valuable points in the title race after back-to-back draws in the league against Fulham and Everton and they are now six points adrift of league leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand.

Arsenal’s lack of firepower this season and need for reliable striker who can provide goals has been highlighted countless times and Arteta will be hoping the club back him in the market.

As we approach the end of 2024 and the Christmas period, Mirror Football has taken a look at the biggest Arsenal transfer stories doing the rounds.

Sagna urges Arteta to sign Rashford
With Marcus Rashford seemingly up for grabs in January, there looks likely to be a tug of war for his signature should Manchester United agree to let him go.

Rashford dropped a bombshell in an interview with Henry Winter, claiming he wanted to leave United to embark on a new challenge and now speculation will start ramping up over which new club he could join.

Arsenal have been one of the club’s mooted to bid for Rashford and Bacary Sagna believes he would be a good fit for the Emirates.