How Arsenal could line up if they sign all their January transfer targets

Right Winger- Bukayo Saka

Without a doubt, Bukayo Saka has been one of the best players at Arsenal this season. The 20-year-old winger has consistently shown his quality and commitment to the club by playing in a number of roles.

Saka has played as a left-back in a back four, left-wing back in a back three, left winger and right winger, depending on the wishes of his manager. The youngster is surely in the running to be named the PFA Young Player of the Year in the Premier League for his contribution this season.

Saka has scored seven goals and contributed another four assists in 24 first-team appearances this season. The youngster will keep his place on the right side of a three-pronged attack due to his overwhelming quality and application.

Left Winger- Emile Smith Rowe

Arsenal youngster Emile Smith-Rowe has impressed this season

Alongside Saka, another Hale End graduate making waves in the Premier League for Arsenal is Emile Smith-Rowe. The 21-year-old Englishman was handed the club's hallowed number 10 shirt at the start of the season. He has managed to live up to expectations perfectly so far.

Smith Rowe has been one of the league's top performers, despite his tender years. The attacker has nine goals and two assists in 21 appearances this season in all competitions.

Smith Rowe earned his first England call-up as a result of his performances for the Gunners. He also scored his first international goal in his second appearance. The English youngster is maturing nicely under the tutelage of Arteta and has quickly become a key player for his boyhood club.

Striker- Dusan Vlahovic

SSC Napoli v ACF Fiorentina - Coppa Italia

Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic is one of the most sought-after young strikers in all of Europe. Since his decision to turn down a new contract at his club, Arsenal have emerged as front-runners to complete his signing in January. There are only 18 months left on his contract. With his refusal to sign a new deal, Fiorentina's executives have asked him to make a decision on his future immediately.

The 21-year-old Serbian fits the age of the players signed by the Gunners under Arteta and will be a good statement signing by the club.

Vlahovic is a terrific goalscorer for Fiorentina as he scored 33 goals in 43 Serie A appearances in 2021. The youngster is valued by the club at close to €70 million. Arsenal reportedly have an agreement in place with Fiorentina and the player, and a move is imminent.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has become an outcast at the club due to his disciplinary breaches. And with Alexandre Lacazette lack of goals, the club will be getting a quality striker who can score loads of goals in Vlahovic.

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