Arsenal have three-man midfield transfer shortlist led by Bruno Guimaraes as Mikel Arteta hints at splashing cash

ARSENAL are eyeing up Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimaraes as their high switch goal within the January window, in line with stories.

The Gunners are stated to have comprised a three-man shortlist as they give the impression of being to bolster their choices in the midst of the park.

Arteta desires to try to strengthen within the present switch windowCredit score: Getty

Guimaraes has peaked Arsenal's curiosity with some spectacular shows for LyonCredit score: Getty

In accordance with Fabrizio Romano, Juventus man Arthur Melo can also be within the image as a doable signing for Mikel Arteta - together with a 3rd unnamed participant.

However it's Guimaraes who stays the frontrunner as Arsenal assess the chance of prising him away from the Ligue 1 aspect.

The 24-year-old Brazilian has a contract with Lyon which runs till the tip of the 2023-24 season.

However he was closely linked with a transfer to the Emirates in the summertime - with Guimaraes confirming the curiosity from Arsenal.

He stated: "Arsenal approached my agent, however there was no supply. My goal, and I made it clear to Juninho, is to win a title with Lyon."

Guimaraes has offered six assists in 23 video games for the French outfit thus far this season.

And he impressed of their 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday as his majestic go arrange Lucas Paqueta for the opening aim of the sport.

However Arsenal might face stiff competitors from Everton of their pursuit of the classy midfielder.

Talking final week about his squad, Arteta stated: “We're very, very quick for the time being.

"We're going to transfer and search for choices as a result of we're very quick there [in central midfield].”

And the Spaniard's issues over his squad have been intensified following their shock FA Cup exit to Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

"Right now confirmed that we weren’t able to profitable in opposition to Forest within the cup away from dwelling," Arteta stated after the defeat to the Championship outfit.

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"We weren’t ok to place in a efficiency the place we deserved to win the sport.”

Arsenal now flip their consideration in the direction of the Carabao Cup semi-final in opposition to Liverpool - the primary leg of which takes place at Anfield on Thursday.

They then face North London rivals Tottenham within the Premier League on Sunday.

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