Arsenal are reportedly planning to 'up the ante' for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, who they want to beat fellow interested side Juventus to.

However, according to Mundo Deportivo, Arsenal are also in the race, with Mikel Arteta 's side determined to sign the Uruguay international before the January transfer window closes for business.

Arsenal have been handed a boost in signing one of Barcelona’s best defenders this winter, according to Mundo Deportivo (page 8). The Gunners have the best defensive record in the Premier League this season,

Mikel Arteta has spoken about the January transfer window this week and offered an update on the futures of multiple prominent Arsenal players earlier this month.

Arsenal have no striker that can fire them to win trophies while Sean Dyche not getting a thanks from Everton raised a few eyebrows after his sacking before Peterborough gamae

After Arsenal’s 2-0 loss to Newcastle United in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, supporters of the Gunners fear that another trophyless season could be on the horizon.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said it will be difficult to find January signings that will be capable of immediately improving his side as they aim to end a five-year trophy drought. To find that in this market is very difficult to achieve.