Arsenal 'prepare bid' to sign striker as Bukayo Saka transfer 'plan' emerges

are likely to be keeping an eye on the January transfer window - despite it not opening for a couple more months.

The had a busy summer, with several new signings being added to squad. Raheem Sterling and Neto joined on loan, with David Raya, Riccardo Calafiori, Mikel Merino, Tommy Setford and Lucas Nygaard all completing permanent moves to the

It remains to be seen how busy , but rumours are already starting to swirl about the business that could be conducted in North London. Away from transfers, Arsenal will hope to return to winning ways when they host Preston in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.

The Gunners go into the fixture on the back of a in the Premier League at the weekend. Here, football.london takes a look at some of the latest Arsenal news and gossip that have emerged over the last 24 hours.

Arsenal set for Liverpool transfer battle

Arsenal are reportedly ready to battle Liverpool for the signing of Juventus star Kenan Yildiz. According to , the Gunners are fans of the Turkey international, who is under contract with the Serie A club until 2029.

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The report claims that Arsenal are interested in signing the 19-year-old ahead of the January transfer window. It has been claimed that the Gunners would like to sign Yildiz to provide both cover and competition for Bukayo Saka on the right wing.

football.london says: Arsenal should always be in the market for the best talents in world football, and Yildiz has been tipped for a bright future. Saka is a certain starter when fit for the Gunners, but if the club can sign a player to either add depth to the position or compete with the England international for a start, it can only be good business if a deal can be agreed.

Arsenal 'target' £50m striker

Arsenal are once again being linked with a move for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic. According to , the Gunners still have an interest in signing the Serbia international as they look to add a new striker to their squad.

It has been reported that Arsenal are willing to make a bid worth €60million (£50million) to sign Vlahovic, which could be made as soon as January. Vlahovic is not the only striker to be linked with the Gunners in recent months, with Victor Osimhen, Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko and Ivan Toney being mentioned as potential targets in the past.

football.london says: Arsenal may have to face the reality that they need to sign a striker soon rather than later. Kai Havertz has performed remarkably well in the role, but there have continued to be rumours that a new striker is wanted by the Gunners hierarchy. It remains to be seen if Vlahovic is a genuine target, but the striker has proven quality with eight goals in 12 appearances so far this season for Juventus.