Arsenal near Champions League boost as transfer approach rejected for first-team ace

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Catch all the latest Arsenal news and rumours, including updates on Champions League clash, Jakub Kiwior and Dusan Vlahovic.

Arsenal are fresh from their Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb, where they managed to cruise to a 3-0 victory.

Goals from Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard sealed another three points, helping their cause in a top-eight finish in the league phase.

At the same time, there has been plenty of focus on the transfer market as January offers a chance for Arsenal to strengthen further.

Plenty of links have focused on bringing forwards into the club while potentially shipping out a few defenders.

So with that said, here’s a look at the biggest Arsenal headlines for the day.

Arsenal cruise past Dinamo Zagreb in Champions League

Arsenal put themselves in the driving seat for a place in the round of 16 for the Champions League on Wednesday night.

The Gunners picked up three points and three goals against Dinamo Zagreb in a controlling performance at the Emirates Stadium.

Declan Rice opened the scoring just moments in the game, backed up by finishes from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard.

It means Arsenal need just one point to qualify in the top-eight, offering a potential boost for Mikel Arteta.

There were plenty of impressive displays, but a few tough ones as well, with a few winners and losers within the team.

Read more on Arsenal winners and losers vs Dinamo Zagreb.

Arsenal reject transfer approach for Jakub Kiwior

Among those linked with a potential Arsenal transfer exit is defender Jakub Kiwior, with uncertainty surrounding his future.

The Poland international has been linked with a potential return to Serie A, but it’s one that the Gunners are against sanctioning.

Arsenal Insider have spoken to transfer expert Graeme Bailey of TBR Football, who has provided an update on Kiwior’s situation, stating Juventus entered the frame for the defender again.

However, the north London outfit have rebuffed any attempt at making a switch, seemingly setting their stance on his future.

Read more on Jakub Kiwior transfer approach.

Dusan Vlahovic emerges as “favourite” Arsenal transfer target

Another transfer link appearing around Arsenal surrounds a move for a forward to help bolster their attacking ranks.

Centre-forwards are among those mentioned, including Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic amid uncertainty over his future.

With that said, transfer expert Rudy Galetti has revealed on TeamTalk that the Serbian is ‘Arteta’s favourite’ striker target now.

The Bianconeri are believed to be holding out for £55million to let Vlahovic leave with 18 months remaining on his contract.

Arsenal are looking at landing a discounted price to ensure that the striker moves to the club.

Read more on Dusan Vlahovic to Arsenal transfer.