ARSENAL are willing to listen to transfer offers for three stars in January, according to reports.
The Gunners are four points clear at the top of the Premier League after 26 points from 11 games.
However, as Mikel Arteta and Co. know first hand, they will not be allowed to rest on their laurels.
Therefore, Emirates transfer chiefs have been drawing up their plans for the January transfer window.
A massive £250million summer outlay which brought in Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, Cristhian Mosquera, Christian Norgaard, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Piero Hincapie on an initial loan has left club coffers dry.
Consequently, the New Year market will see Arsenal have a “reactive” rather than “proactive” window, according to the Daily Mail.
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While the report says there is a “95 per cent” expectation the current squad remains the same, three stars could be depart if appropriate offers arrive.
Gabriel Martinelli is the most high-profile asset this applies to.
The Brazilian, 24, had enjoyed a return to form with four goals and one assist in all competitions before slipping back down the pecking order and picking up a groin injury against Crystal Palace in October.
He was left out of Brazil‘s latest international squad but is in line to return for Sunday’s North London derby.
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But major interest from Saudi Arabia could mean it is Martinelli’s final appearance in the fixture because Arsenal “would listen” to a big offer from the Middle East.
The situation is similar for defender Ben White.
White, a four-time England international, has started just one league game this season amid his struggles for game time.
Arsenal are said to be “open to offers” for the 28-year-old, a £50m buy from Brighton in 2021.
Meanwhile, Ethan Nwaneri may also be considered for a loan move in January to help him gain valuable experience.
The 18-year-old, who helped England win the Under-21 European Championships this summer, has played 425 minutes of first-team football so far this season.
But the club are conscious the exciting attacker needs consistent minutes to develop and take his game to the next level.
Like Martinelli and White, if the right offer presents itself, Arsenal will listen.
However, returning from the international break has left Arteta with a huge headache following an injury to Gabriel Magalhaes.
The defender limped off the field during Brazil’s friendly against Senegal before he was sent home with a muscle injury.
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Arteta should be able to provide an update on his condition on Friday, but anything more than a minor injury will see him join the likes of Martin Odegaard, Gyokeres, and Gabriel Jesus in the treatment room.
Kai Havertz, Madueke and Riccardo Calafiori are all expected to be back for the derby.
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