The January transfer window is underway and that means that clubs have the opportunity to sign players. As a result of this, we see the Gunners being linked to a host of players.
There are some names that we have already heard of and there are some new names that get added to the mix as well.
As per reports from O Jogo(via Daily Star), a familiar name in the form of Gelson Martins is being linked with a move to the Emirates.The report states that Arsenal have tabled an important offer to the sign the 23-year-old winger.
However, the report doesn’t mention which type of proposal was made. The player was linked with the North London club before his move to Spanish giants, Atletico Madrid.
If a move for Martins was to happen, it will most likely be a loan move and that is one that will suit both the clubs involved as Atletico want to free up space to sign other players.
As for Arsenal, manager Unai Emery has mentioned that the club will only be able to make loan signings. So, this means that a deal is likely to happen.
The other factor that could potentially play a role in this deal is the involvement of French club Monaco. Managed by former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry, the French side have also offered Martins a way out of Spain.
Martins was linked with the Gunners in the summer before he made his exit from Sporting Lisbon. The move to Spain has not worked out the way he thought it would.
The winger has started only one game so far and that is a good indication that Atletico manager Diego Simeone is not all that impressed with the player.
Arsenal are in need of a player who can play on the wings and Martins fits that bill very well. He is extremely fast and skillful and would be a good addition to the Gunners.
There isn’t a lot of time left in the transfer window so the London club would have to get going soon. It is time to for Arsenal to show that they mean business by getting a player like Martins.
