Arsenal’s Premier League title ambitions have been dealt a significant blow with the news that star winger Bukayo Saka could be sidelined for “many weeks” due to injury. However, the Gunners aren’t wasting any time exploring short-term solutions in the January transfer window to maintain their blistering pace at the top of the table.
Kolo Muani Loan a Possibility
According to reports from The Standard, Arsenal will likely be offered the chance to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani on loan as cover for the injured Saka. The 26-year-old has struggled to step up and fill the void left by Kylian Mbappé’s departure from the French champions.
Kolo Muani could also be offered to other clubs, with the 26-year-old not stepping up in the way PSG expected after Kylian Mbappé’s departure.
– The Standard
While Arsenal haven’t yet decided whether to pursue a temporary replacement for Saka, Kolo Muani’s availability presents an intriguing option. The versatile attacker has experience playing across the front line and could provide valuable depth as the Gunners look to maintain their title charge.
Other Transfer Rumblings
Elsewhere, Fenerbahce are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford on loan with an option to make the deal permanent. The Turkish giants would require United to cover a portion of the England international’s wages.
- Juventus and Napoli are set to battle it out for the signature of United youngster Joshua Zirkzee.
- Southampton winger Tyler Dibling is attracting interest from United and Newcastle, but the Saints are reluctant to sell in January.
As the January window approaches its final week, expect the transfer rumor mill to kick into overdrive. For Arsenal, finding the right solution to mitigate Saka’s absence could prove crucial in their quest for a first league title since 2004.
| Player | Current Club | Potential Move |
| Randal Kolo Muani | PSG | Arsenal (Loan) |
| Marcus Rashford | Manchester United | Fenerbahce (Loan with option to buy) |
| Joshua Zirkzee | Manchester United | Juventus or Napoli (Permanent) |
The coming days will be crucial for Arsenal as they weigh their options to replace the influential Saka. With the club’s first Premier League title in two decades tantalizingly close, the decisions made in the January window could prove season-defining.
