Arsenal transfer news as Georginio Wijnaldum ‘closes eyes on Premier League return’ after PSG transfer failure

What the papers say

Georginio Wijnaldum is said to be able to open a return loan Premier League in January, with Arsenal reportedly one of the clubs interested in a potential deal for the 31-year-old. The Daily Mail, citing a report from Sky Sports, says that although the midfielder wants to seek more playing time elsewhere, Paris St Germain is not ready to let the midfielder go.

Daily Mail also reported Mohamed Elneny are on the shortlist of Newcastle’s January transfer targets. The Magpies are said to be interested in the Arsenal midfielder, who is out of contract at the Emirates Stadium at the end of the season, while Bournemouth Lloyd Kelly and Tottenham’s Joe Rodon have also been discussed.

West Ham are considering a move to buy the Liverpool defender Nathaniel Phillips, according to the Evening Standard. The 24-year-old player is being classified as a potential player for Kurt Zouma, who faces a long time on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury.

The Sun reports Arsenal are hoping to strike a deal for the Juventus winger Dejan Kulusevski. The newspaper, citing La Repubblica, reports that the club are sending representatives to Italy to try to convince the 21-year-old to join Mikel Arteta’s side.

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Cesar Azpilicueta: Atletico Madrid and Barcelona have expressed interest in the Chelsea defender, according to Eurosport.

Sven Botman: Sky Sports Italia reports AC Milan have joined Liverpool and Newcastle in pursuit of the Lille defender.