The Athletic's David Ornstein wrote about Arsenal's plans for the winter window: Ivan Toney has made little progress up front, and a new centre-forward is more likely to happen next summer;
First of all, David Ornstein said that Arsenal were afraid to "do business" in January based on recent years, when they will once again keep an eye on the transfer market, which will depend on factors such as injuries, profitability, PSR and potential opportunities.
Arsenal brought in Raya from Brentford on loan this summer with an optional buy-out clause for £27 million, a deal that proves Arsenal are facing problems with PSR. Once sufficient funds are secured, the Gunners must sign Raya permanently.
At that time, it will depend on whether the funds come from the existing resources of the team or whether there is a need for player exchange. In the case of the former, the departure of players could be used to increase the budget. But if it's the latter, Arteta is unlikely to have more money at his disposal.
The most obvious "candidate" for the departure may be another goalkeeper, Ramsdale. Any goalkeeper in his position will want to get regular minutes and play regularly, especially given his desire to play with England at the European Championships. However, there has been no "big move" on Ramsdale so far, and it is uncertain whether this will be done in the end.
While there has been a lot of speculation in recent times around Arsenal's forward signings, with the idea that they may be looking to sign a centre-forward, that is more likely to happen in next summer's window. There has been no progress on Ivan Toney and Arsenal will need to make a huge effort to change that, especially as Brentford attacker Mbeumo is out for around three months due to an ankle injury.
In addition, Osimhen (Napoli), Sheshko (RB Leipzig) and Evan Ferguson (Brighton) are all strikers that Arsenal are eyeing and even if they do move, such potential targets will not be landing at the Emirates Stadium anytime soon (they will not join in the winter window).
The change in midfield positions depends on the departure or injury of a player. For both reasons, the focus should be on Thomas Partey and Jorginho, but the more realistic outcome is that the duo will decide their futures at the end of the season.
Arsenal were interested in bringing in Real Sociedad midfielder Avemendi 12 months ago, and they are still interested in him. However, if you want to bring him in, you have to consider a variety of factors. Although Suvimendi's contract has a liquidated damages clause, it is necessary to convince him to agree to the transfer (to leave), which has become a "stumbling block" before. On a plus note, given that Real Sociedad have reached the last 16 of the Champions League, the problem may be more difficult to solve.
The backline is another problem. With Timber and Tomiyasu sidelined due to injury, including defender Thomas Partey, it can be said that the defence should be strengthened. However, when all the players are back to fitness, Arsenal's reserves are quite adequate. If reinforcements are made at the back, perhaps on a short-term (loan) basis, it will not come as a surprise.