Arsenal are after Norwegian teenage sensation Sverre Nypan to strengthen Mikel Arteta's side but face worrying competition.

Arsenal have made a shock approach to sign Ollie Watkins before the end of the January transfer window, talkSPORT understands. However, the Gunners have seen their initial enquiry rejected by

The Ghanaian won seven duels and made seven ball recoveries. He completed 100 percent of his long balls (3/3) with three successful tackles and two interceptions. Partey had a passing accuracy of 89 percent. He looked back to his best in his preferred holding midfield position after a tough time at right-back against Aston Villa.

Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip below! Crystal Palace fear Chelsea will recall on-loan defender Trevoh Chalobah early in January. Hamstring injuries to Chelsea centre-backs Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana have left the Blues light in defence.

Brendan Rodgers has confirmed Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney will return to Celtic this summer. Tierney, who joined the Gunners from Celtic in 2019, will be out of contract in the summer and is clear to sign a pre-contract agreement with another club.

Arsenal could yet be challenged by four other elite clubs including Liverpool for Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi.

A Major Midfield Boost in Sight Personal Terms Finalised for Real Sociedad Star. Arsenal appear to be closing in on Real Sociedad midfielder M

Arsenal do need something more - but what appears a straightforward requirement is actually a big moment strategically

Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign highly-rated Rosenborg midfielder Sverre Nypan, who has also been a target for Manchester United, Manchester City and Aston Villa

Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney has agreed a move to Celtic in the summer transfer window, manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed. The 27-year-old left the Scottish outfit to join the Gunners in

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has defended his £32m signing Mikel Merino following criticism from Jamie Carragher. Merino signed a four-year deal with the Gunners after completing a big-money move from La Liga side Real Sociedad last summer.

Tierney is out of contract with Arsenal in July and Celtic have agreed pre-contract terms with the 27-year-old for him to move back to Parkhead, but the Hoops are now waiting on a decision from the Gunners to see if he is available in the current transfer window, which shuts on February 3.