BREAKING NEWS “If he chooses Arsenal over Man City, I’ll step down as a football coach… We can’t let him join them; he could make them unbeatable and likely lead them to the league title,” said Pep Guardiola, expressing his frustration over a world-class player’s decision to join Arsenal as Man City raises its bid to persuade him to stay.

Arsenal, under the guidance of Mikel Arteta, continues to make notable progress and is reportedly looking to strengthen its squad with significant signings in 2025. According to reports from CaughtOffside, the club has shown interest in Bournemouth players Antoine Semenyo and Milos Kerkez, with both talents valued at around €80 million.

The club’s potential pursuit of these players may coincide with some key departures. There have been rumors of Oleksandr Zinchenko and Kieran Tierney possibly leaving the team, which could create the need for Arsenal to bring in a new left-back.

To make room for such a signing, it’s possible that players like Jakub Kiwior could be sold. Arsenal has already made a recent defensive addition with Riccardo Calafiori, and Jurrien Timber, though currently injured, remains a viable option for the future.

Arsenal’s intent to strengthen its squad comes as the club remains firmly focused on winning the Premier League title, which they narrowly missed out on in the previous two seasons.

With Manchester City facing struggles of their own, particularly with star player Rodri out for the season, Arsenal sees this as a prime opportunity to capitalize and push for the title.

Having been conservative with their spending during the summer, Arsenal is in a good financial position to make necessary moves in the January transfer window if required.

The report from CaughtOffside highlights Semenyo as a potential backup for Bukayo Saka, who is a key player for Arsenal, while Kerkez is being viewed as a viable option for the left-back position.

However, acquiring these two players will require a significant investment, given Bournemouth’s €80 million valuation of the pair. While both players are young and have some Premier League experience, their ability to immediately elevate Arsenal’s performance is still in question.

Arsenal’s recent transfer history suggests that investing in Premier League talent has paid off, as seen with the successful signings of Ben White, Leandro Trossard, Declan Rice, and David Raya. This strategy may continue to drive their approach in the coming transfer windows.