Arsenal are looking to strengthen their squad in January with a focus on midfield and goalkeeper, while Aston Villa target an attacking midfielder and a versatile defender.
Arsenal are planning a reactive January transfer window, focusing on strengthening several areas in the long term. They are seeking a young goalkeeper following Aaron Ramsdale's departure and a young midfielder due to the expiring contracts of Thomas Partey and Jorginho in six months. While these signings can wait until the summer, a new striker or forward is less likely in January as it's difficult to acquire top talent in this position.
Marquinhos will return from his loan at Fluminense and may be loaned out elsewhere. Porto boss Vitor Bruno has dismissed reports of Fabio Vieira's recall from his loan. Aston Villa, meanwhile, aim to bolster their squad with an attacking midfielder capable of playing wide and a versatile right-sided defender proficient at both right-back and center-back. They previously targeted Lutsharel Geertruida in the summer but he joined RB Leipzig. Matty Cash remains their sole recognized right-back. Villa also explored attacking options like Giovani Lo Celso, Joao Felix, and Matias Soule, but they all moved elsewhere. Recent reports link Alex Baena with a move to rejoin Unai Emery. Kortney Hause and Robin Olsen, whose contracts expire in June, can speak to foreign clubs from January 1, although Hause has faced injury issues
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