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Tuesday's Arsenal transfer talk: Odegaard, Maitland-Niles, Hakimi

sportsmole.co.uk, 2 February 2021, 07:05

The January transfer window has now closed, leaving Arsenal to begin looking forward to the summer for their next round of recruitment.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings at the Emirates Stadium.

Tuesday morning's Arsenal transfer talk news roundup:

Arsenal 'want to complete five deals on deadline day'

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Arsenal are reportedly set for a busy transfer deadline day as they hope to finalise as many as five deals.

The Gunners have been among the Premier League's most active clubs already this month in terms of incoming and outgoing activity.

Mathew Ryan and Martin Odegaard have been signed on loan, Sead Kolasinac and William Saliba have been sent out on loan, and Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Mesut Ozil have been released on free transfers.

football.london reports that Arsenal do not intend to stop there, with technical director Edu in for a busy final day of the winter window.

It is claimed that Shkodran Mustafi will become the next player to have his contract terminated by the North London outfit, while a new club is being sought for Reiss Nelson, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Joe Willock for the rest of the campaign.

In terms of incoming activity, Mikel Arteta is said to be seeking a new left-back to provide competition for Kieran Tierney.

Crystal Palace's Patrick van Aanholt, who is into the final six months of his contract, is thought to be a possible option.

Achraf Hakimi 'open to Chelsea, Arsenal move'

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Inter Milan are reportedly prepared to sell defender Achraf Hakimi during the summer transfer window.

The Italian giants edged out a number of teams to win the race for the wing-back, agreeing to pay Real Madrid a £35m fee for his signature last July.

However, while the 22-year-old has contributed six goals and three assists in Serie A this season, Inter may be forced to part ways with the Morocco international.

According to The Athletic, Inter have failed to pay the first installment of the deal which was agreed with Real due to their current financial issues.

The report adds that club officials may now be prepared to cash in on Hakimi in order to ensure that they fulfil their commitments with their Spanish counterparts.

Hakimi is allegedly open to a switch to the Premier League, something which would likely alert Chelsea and Arsenal.

More transfer news from Arsenal:

Deadline Day: Five of the best deals done so far

West Brom have struck a deal for Arsenal full-back Ainsley Maitland-Niles, while Brighton have signed exciting Ecuador teenager Moises Caicedo. Read more.

Transfer deadline day: The five best deals as Liverpool bring in reinforcements

Liverpool and West Brom were busy on Monday evening. Read more.

Report: Arsenal still yet to bid for Patrick van Aanholt

Arsenal are likely to end deadline day without bringing in any new players amid suggestions that no offer has been tabled for Crystal Palace's Patrick van Aanholt. Read more.

Report: Liverpool agree personal terms with Ozan Kabak

Ozan Kabak has reportedly agreed to join Liverpool, but the Reds must now agree terms with Schalke 04 for the central defender. Read more.

Arsenal 'agree to cancel Shkodran Mustafi contract'

Arsenal reportedly agree to cancel the contract of defender Shkodran Mustafi, who is now expected to sign for Schalke 04. Read more.

West Brom meet Sam Allardyce demands with two new signings on deadline day

The pair join Andy Lonergan, Robert Snodgrass and Mbaye Diagne in arriving at the midlands club. Read more.

Arsenal's Joe Willock joins Newcastle United on loan

The 21-year-old has made 78 appearances for the Gunners, 17 of them coming this term. Read more.

Kilmarnock sign Arsenal's Zech Medley on loan

Arsenal defender Zach Medley and Crystal Palace forward Brandon Pierrick have both moved to Ayrshire on loan. Read more.

Arsenal 'agree to loan Ainsley Maitland-Niles to West Bromwich Albion'

A report claims that Ainsley Maitland-Niles is to undergo a medical ahead of joining West Bromwich Albion on loan from Arsenal. Read more.

Isco demands exit from Real Madrid?

Midfielder Isco reportedly asks Real Madrid to let him leave the club before the end of the current transfer window. Read more.

West Brom complete loan signing of Celta's Okay Yokuslu

The Baggies are also close to bringing in Ainsley Maitland-Niles on loan. Read more.

Shkodran Mustafi joins Schalke 04 from Arsenal

Shkodran Mustafi completes a permanent move from Arsenal to Bundesliga side Schalke 04, who recently allowed Ozan Kabak to head to Liverpool on loan. Read more.

Sam Allardyce expecting deadline day business to go down to wire

Albion are close to signing Yokuslu from Celta Vigo on loan. Read more.

Arsenal's Joe Willock 'agrees to Newcastle United loan'

Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock reportedly agrees to join Newcastle United on loan for the remainder of the season. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion sign Ainsley Maitland-Niles on loan from Arsenal

West Bromwich Albion sign Arsenal's Ainsley Maitland-Niles on loan for the remainder of the season. Read more.

Schalke 04 eye Arsenal's Shkodran Mustafi as Ozan Kabak replacement?

Schalke 04 are reportedly attempting to bring in Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi as a replacement for Liverpool-bound Ozan Kabak. Read more.

Southampton 'end interest in Ainsley Maitland-Niles'

Southampton reportedly end their interest in securing a loan deal for Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles. Read more.

Transfer Deadline Day Live: Liverpool bring in two defensive signings

All the latest from the final day of the window. Read more.

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