Arsenal to fund January splurge for at least two stars as title fight heats up

Arsenal's board are ready to throw everything behind Mikel Arteta to aid the Gunners' title charge in the New Year.

The Gunners find themselves sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League title two points clear of main rivals Manchester City, despite dropping points to Southampton over the weekend. And, according to The Sun, Stan Kroenke will inject £50million into the squad over January so they can avoid burnout.

Arteta is believed to be targeting at least two new players for his title-challenging side. The Gunners spent big over the summer, parting ways with over £130million as they burst out of the blocks in the early days of the season.

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Arsenal have been dependent on 15 core players this season, and with extra games in the Europa League, Arsenal's board are wary of the side burning out.

The report continues to state the Gunners could reignite their interest in young Brazilian midfielder Danilo. Arsenal had two Transfer Deadline Day bids rejected for the Palmeiras man – but Arteta is hopeful about landing his man for around £26million.

Arsenal are also looking at a potential deal for Villarreal's young standout Yeremy – who could cost around £25million.

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However, the Gunners have been strongly linked with Shakhtar Donetsk’s young Ukrainian international Mykhaylo Mudryk throughout the autumn.

Mudryk has impressed in the Champions League for the Ukrainian side – with some Arsenal fans, on social media, demanding the club sign him after witnessing his performances.

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