- Aubameyang to Arsenal, Dzeko to Chelsea and the next transfers in store this January
- Alexis Sanchez has joined Manchester United and Henrikh Mkhitaryan has moved to Arsenal
- The Gunners could keep being busy, while other Premier League stars are also linked with moves
- READ MORE: Arsenal in talks to beat Manchester United and Tottenham to £35million transfer
With two of the biggest transfers of the January window finally sorted on Monday, who will follow Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan in securing high-profile Premier League moves before the end of the month?
There’s plenty of talk about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Arsenal and Edin Dzeko to Chelsea, and they make our list of seven deals that have attracted a fair amount of recent press attention.
Read on for our full list as we look at seven big signings that could be up next…
Aubameyang to Arsenal
Both the Daily Express and RMC Sport suggest things are moving along in this deal, while some Arsenal fans even think Mkhitaryan has already been filmed announcing it.
Either way, speculation linking Aubameyang to Arsenal has been going on for some time and it looks a natural fit for the Gunners in a bid to replace Sanchez.
The Gabon international looks ideally suited to the Premier League and to Arsenal’s style of play in particular, so fans will be hoping this is nearly done, as RMC suggest it could be within 48-72 hours.
Dzeko to Chelsea
The Daily Mirror claim Edin Dzeko is nearing a move to Chelsea after an agreement was struck with Roma.
It seems pretty clear the Blues could do with more up front and Dzeko seems to perfectly fit the bill for Antonio Conte with his physique, experience and form in front of goal this season.
Dzeko’s reps were said to have been in London on Monday to finalise terms, with this move looking increasingly close to going through.
Emerson to Chelsea
The Mirror also add that Chelsea look set to sign Brazilian left-back Emerson Palmieri as part of a double raid on Roma.
This could be a superb piece of business by the Premier League champions, with the Mirror claiming they could sign both Dzeko and Palmieri for just £50million combined.
Conte could do with backup for Marcos Alonso at left-back, and Palmieri has shown he could be just that man with some strong displays in Serie A.
Mahrez to Arsenal
Le Buteur recently linked Riyad Mahrez as a target for Arsenal, and he’d be an ideal alternative if for some reason they failed to land Aubameyang.
The Algeria international seems another fine candidate to help replace Sanchez in attack, and it’s also been claimed that he has an agreement with Leicester City to move if a good enough offer comes in for him this month, according to France Football as translated by the Metro.
The Express have also claimed Mahrez has held talks with Liverpool, so the Foxes ace could be on the move this January anyway, even if it’s not to the Emirates Stadium.
Smalling to Arsenal
According to the Gambling Times, Arsenal have already asked Manchester United about signing Chris Smalling during initial talks over the Alexis Sanchez deal.
They price the Gunners as 8/1 favourites to sign the England international, who no longer looks Jose Mourinho’s automatic first choice at the back.
Smalling could be a fine signing for Arsenal to solve what has been something of a problem position for them this season.
Moura to Tottenham
Another report from the Express claims both Tottenham and Arsenal are ‘locked’ in talks over signing PSG winger Lucas Moura.
The Brazil international is not a regular at the Parc des Princes and could be a great fit for a number of Premier League clubs looking to strengthen in attack.
Arsenal could do with him if they miss out on Aubameyang or Mahrez, and Spurs could also benefit from his pace and trickery to give them something different up front in the second half of the season.
Kenedy to Newcastle
According to the Chronicle, Chelsea ace Kenedy looks closer to joining Newcastle on loan as he prepares to undergo a medical with the Magpies.
This could be an important move for the former wonderkid, who has failed to live up to expectations since moving to Stamford Bridge.
Kenedy has to get this move right if he is to revive his career, and Chelsea will hope the Brazilian once considered so promising can now get his career back on track.