Arsenal are targeting Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi and Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz for moves in the January transfer window. The Premier League leaders, who have won eight and lost one of their opening nine games to sit first with 24 points, are understood to be keen on adding attacking options to Mikel Arteta's squad.
The 20-year-old Kroupi plays for Bournemouth, while 21-year-old Yildiz is at Italian giants Juventus. Both players are seen as young talents who could provide depth and competition in forward areas. Arteta is believed to be driving the search for new signings to maintain the club's momentum.
Despite sitting top of the Premier League with 24 points from nine games, the club's management is planning ahead. Arsenal hold a three-point lead over Manchester City and are unbeaten in their last five matches, a run of three wins and two draws that includes a 1-0 win at Liverpool on Sunday where Kai Havertz scored the decisive goal. Top scorer Havertz has three goals this season, but the club is exploring ways to further strengthen its offensive options for the second half of the campaign. The team's recent form, which also features a 2-0 win over Everton and a 2-2 draw with Bayern München, has been built on a solid defence that has conceded only five league goals while scoring 14.
Any potential deals would be subject to negotiations with the selling clubs. Bournemouth and Juventus would be under no obligation to sell their prized assets mid-season. The next test for Arteta's current squad is a home match against 11th-placed Hull City this Saturday.
The January window presents the first opportunity for clubs to do business since the summer. Arsenal's interest signals a desire to build on their strong start, where they have scored 14 goals while conceding only five.
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