Report: £30m Arsenal player could now leave this month while 'dangerous' forward may follow suit in summer

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With the January transfer window now open, Arsenal have the opportunity to make some new signings in order to strengthen their ranks.

However, the Gunners could also be looking to move players on this month as Mikel Arteta looks to rejig his squad and free up spaces and wages.

Now, according to the Daily Mail, Arsenal could potentially move a £30million player on this month, while one of their forwards could follow suit in the summer.

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Oleksandr Zinchenko could leave Arsenal this month while Gabriel Jesus set for summer exit and Thomas Partey to be released

Craig Hope has reported that Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko “could go this month” as the club looks to focus on outgoings for the time being.

In addition, the Gunners “will listen to offers for striker Gabriel Jesus come the end of the season”, while Thomas Partey is expected to leave when his contract expires in the summer.

Hope was speaking in the context of Arsenal needing to stay within Profit and Sustainability rules, though he stressed that the Gunners “do not have any worries when it comes to complying” with said rules.

Hope also mentioned that, as things stand, the Gunners cannot afford to pay what would “almost certainly” be a British record transfer fee to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United.

How Zinchenko, Jesus and Partey have fared at Arsenal

Zinchenko and Jesus both arrived at Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 and they helped the Gunners go up a level.

In 2022/23, the £30million defender and the £45million forward were crucial in helping Arsenal mount a then-unexpected title challenge against Pep Guardiola’s side.

However, Zinchenko has only made 11 appearances this season for a total of 331 minutes, while Jesus hasn’t proven consistently prolific for the Gunners.

Harry Kane has described Jesus as a 'really dangerous' player in the box, but he isn’t the kind of out-and-out No. 9 which Arsenal desperately need.

Meanwhile, Partey joined Arsenal to much fanfare in 2020 as he arrived from Atletico Madrid in a £45million deal.

Although the Ghana international has been a key player for the Gunners when fit, injuries have hampered his time at the Emirates Stadium.

Partey’s contract expires at the end of the season and there haven’t been any significant updates on the renewal front.