PREMIER LEAGUE TRANSFER WINDOW

Manchester United paying over the odds to sign Brazilian winger Antony is causing Arsenal a major headache in their pursuit of Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk.

Arsenal played out their first 0-0 draw of the season against Newcastle on Tuesday night. Mikel Arteta spoke about the need to make additions following the game.

Mykhaylo Mudryk has already spoken to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta about his potential role in the team should the Gunners reach an agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk for his transfer.

Arsenal have had their first offer for Mykhaylo Mudryk rejected by Shakhtar Donetsk with the Ukrainian club demanding more than double the initial offer.

Erik ten Hag confirmed Manchester United's need for a forward following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, and admitted that his squad needs numbers to compete on different fronts.

Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to complete their transfer business early in January and will not add to simply make up numbers in the first-team squad.

Wilfried Zaha has been asked to pick Arsenal over Tottenham by former Leeds United striker Noel Whelan owing to Mikel Arteta's side playing better football.

Arsenal made Lisandro Martinez their top target last summer but the Argentine center back joined Manchester United after a conversation with former manager Erik ten Hag

Arsenal are expected to be active in the January transfer window as Mikel Arteta looks for reinforcements to maintain the Gunners' title charge.

Arsenal are considering a potential move for Joao Felix to replace Gabriel Jesus, who is facing around three months on the sidelines.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford's renewed form has attracted interest from clubs across Europe with Paris Saint-Germain ready to make a move in January.

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Ajax to sign Antony for €100m - a move that has not sat well with the Eredivisie side's boss Alfred Schreuder.

Manchester United will not be able to sign Frenkie de Jong after deciding to prioritise a move for Ajax forward Antony valued at £84.5 million.

Arsenal have reignited their interest in signing Wifried Zaha after seeing their move for Pedro Neto rejected by Wolves.

Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United continues to remain in doubt with the Portuguese superstar still not revealing if he will stay or leave the club this summer.

Barcelona's chances of signing Bernardo Silva have been shut down by Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano. Xavi was keen to take the midfielder to the Camp Nou this summer.

Chelsea are struggling to reach an agreement with Barcelona over a deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, which has seen them seek alternatives.

Arsenal are close to reaching an agreement with French Club OGC Nice over a move for Nicolas Pepe on a season-loan until the summer of 2023.

Arsenal are readying a fresh approach for Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans after Mikel Arteta approved the move.

Ajax coach Alfred Schreuder remains positive Antony will remain at the club despite Manchester United preparing a renewed bid to sign the Brazilian.

Chelsea are holding talks with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to discuss personal terms before approaching Barcelona with their first bid.