Six targets Arsenal may sign in January if Edu accelerates plan

Arsenal transfer news: Facundo Torres is linked with a move to the Gunners (Image: GETTY)Arsenal have already been linked with a long list of players ahead of the January transfer window. The Gunners could look to build on their stunning start to the season by adding quality and depth to Mikel Arteta’s squad.Arsenal are five points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Their results and performances have led to fans dreaming of a first title since 2004.Technical director Edu is in charge of transfers at the Emirates alongside Arteta. The Evening Standard claims the duo are prioritising the signing of a winger in January, but are also looking at a central midfielder and a left-footed centre-back in the long term.But Arsenal could potentially accelerate those plans and look to add in all three positions in the winter window. Express Sport looks at six targets who could make the move to Arsenal, two from each targeted area of the pitch.READ MORE: Qatar accused of ‘paying actors’ as England fans party before World CupMykhaylo MudrykUkraine international Mudryk has been linked with the Gunners since the summer. However, his price has rocketed following his performances in the Champions League for Shakhtar Donetsk this season.Arsenal are claimed to have been in contact with the player’s representatives. Whether they are willing to spend over £50million on a player in January remains to be seen.Facundo TorresTorres only made the move to MLS side Orlando City earlier this year. But he has already caught the eye of the Arsenal recruitment staff.He would likely be a cheaper option than Mudryk. He scored 13 goals and registered 10 assists for Orlando in his debut campaign.DON’T MISSLiverpool takeover may allow ‘dream’ transfer as £90bn man eyes clubChelsea boss Potter has four issues to deal with during World CupPiers Morgan ‘felt the anger building’ inside Ronaldo before interviewYouri TielemansBarely a week goes by without a mention of Tielemans being linked with Arsenal. The Belgian is still yet to sign a new contract at Leicester, with his current deal expiring next summer.If he doesn’t pen an extension, January will be the last chance Leicester have to get any money for him. Arsenal are fans of the player but whether he is exactly what they want remains to be seen.DaniloInterest in Palmeiras star Danilo emerged late in the summer window. The Brazilian side were not willing to let him leave midway through their domestic season.However, Palmeiras have since won the title, with Danilo playing a key role. Danilo is a defence-minded midfielder and initially would provide back-up to Thomas Partey. Arsenal transfer news: Danilo is a midfield target for the Gunners (Image: Getty)