UPDATE: According to Arsenal’s official website, Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has joined Bolton on loan for the rest of the season.

January 26th, 2026 According to Peter O’Rourke at Sky Sports News, Bolton look set to sign Wilshere on loan in the next 48 hours.

January 17th, 2010 According to Sky Sports News, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger does not want to send midfielder Jack Wilshere on loan to FC Twente as he would prefer him to play in the Premier League. Wenger said,

“I’ve heard Twente are interested, but I would prefer Jack to play in the Premier League … It is easier for us to observe him and come to the conclusion that he is ready to play for us next year.”

January 14th, 2010 According to James Olley at the London Evening Standard, Bolton boss Owen Coyle is still interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere on loan.

UPDATE: According to Ben Hibbs at Manchester United’s official website, the deal for Chris Smalling is official. Smalling will stay at Fulham for the rest of the season and join Man United in the summer.

January 26th, 2010 According to Sky Sports News, Fulham have accepted a bid from Manchester United for 20-year-old defender Chris Smalling.

January 22nd, 2010 According to Arsenal’s official website, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger refused to rule out signing Fulham defender Chris Smalling. Wenger said,

“He is a player we know … But there is no truth in it at the moment …  Maybe in the future. ‘At the moment’ is at the moment. [But] I never rule anything out.”

UPDATE: According to Arsenal’s official website, Everton have completed the signing of Senderos on loan for the rest of the season.

January 23rd, 2010 According to Everton’s official website, Everton have agreed to sign Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos on loan for the rest of the season. The deal should be finalized within the next 48 hours.

According to Arsenal’s official website, Arsenal goalkeeper Vito Mannone signed a new long-term deal with the club.

According to Arsenal’s official website, contract talks between Arsenal and defender William Gallas are going well. Boss Arsene Wenger said,

“Yes, it’s going well … Let’s keep the negotiations confidential. If we get to a conclusion, we will let you know. At the moment, I think it’s better we don’t talk about it … It is not long ago [since we last held talks], a week ago, something like that.”

UPDATE: According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Wolfsburg are interested in Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos.

January 19th, 2010 According to Sky Sports News, Philippe Senderos would be interested in a move to Celtic. Senderos said,

“I am very honoured that a big club like Celtic are interested in me and a loan deal right now would suit me perfectly … My main priority is to get back playing regular football. I really miss that … The World Cup this summer is a really big thing for me. I know that if I’m not playing regularly my chances of playing in South Africa will be badly affected.”

“It would be my second World Cup and I want to get the best possible build-up to it … Unfortunately, I haven’t played a lot of football recently and that’s why I feel I have to leave Arsenal … Hopefully something will be in place over the next few days but I’ll wait and see.”

January 18th, 2010 According to Darren Lewis at MirrorFootball, Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos is set to join Celtic on loan for the rest of the season. It is reported that the move could even be completed today.

According to Arsenal’s official website, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger denied the link with Dinamo Zagreb footballer Mario Mandzukic. When asked if he was going after him, Wenger said,

“No … You will hear a few names until the end of the transfer window without there being any truth in it.”

It is also reported that Arsenal are not close to a new signing right now.

UPDATE: Goal.com has an interesting scouting report on the youngster Samuel Galindo.

January 16th, 2010: According to Arsenal’s official website, Arsenal plan on loaning out the newly signed Samuel Galindo. Manager Arsene Wenger said,

“I’m looking to send him out on loan … We have a few clubs in mind … Galindo is a player who has good technique. He’s intelligent, 6ft 2ins tall, left-footed with good stamina. He is a central midfielder who can give good balls. He has good vision too which we like here.”

January 13th, 2010 According to Alan Nixon at MirrorFootball, Arsenal have signed 17-year-old Real America midfielder Samuel Galindo. Wenger’s next step will be to try and secure a work permit for the Bolivian, who cost only £500,000 but can increase due to appearances and achievements.

UPDATE: According to Arsenal’s official website, Arsenal have signed defender Sol Campbell for the rest of the season.

January 15th, 2010 According to ESPN Soccernet, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is looking to sign free agent defender Sol Campbell. Wenger said,

According to Arsenal’s official website, Arsenal have loaned out defender Kerrea Gilbert to Peterborough United for the rest of the season.

According to Arsenal’s official website, Arsenal are not going after Racing Santander midfielder Sergio Canales. When asked if he was going after the 18-year-old, Arsene Wenger said,

“No … I can only say no because it is no.”

According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos is drawing interest from Real Zaragoza, Bayern Munich, Cagliari, and Atletico Madrid.

It is reported that Wenger is looking for around £1million for Senderos.

UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is looking to sign free agent defender Sol Campbell. Wenger said,

“I think he will sign later today … There are no major problems and it’s all sorted out now … It gives us an opportunity to have one more centre-back. At the moment, (Philippe) Senderos has been injured and because we haven’t extended his contract we want to give Senderos the opportunity as well to join another club.”

January 12th, 2010 According to ESPN Soccernet, defender Sol Campbell, who played with the Arsenal reserve squad earlier today, intends to sign with Arsenal for the rest of the season . Campbell said,

According to James Olley at the London Evening Standard, Bolton boss Owen Coyle is still interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere on loan.

According to Matt Lawton at the Daily Mail, FC Twente manager Steve McLaren is interested in signing Jack Wilshere on loan. However McLaren must first sell to free up money to spend on Wilshere’s wages.

According to Arsenal’s official website, Arsenal have signed midfielder Craig Eastmond to a new long-term deal.

According to Alan Nixon at MirrorFootball, Arsenal have signed 17-year-old Real America midfielder Samuel Galindo. Wenger’s next step will be to try and secure a work permit for the Bolivian, who cost only £500,000 but can increase due to appearances and achievements.

UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, defender Sol Campbell, who played with the Arsenal reserve squad earlier today, intends to sign with Arsenal for the rest of the season . Campbell said,

“I need to get minutes under my belt, a couple of reserve games at least, before I can start looking any further ahead. I hope to sign for Arsenal until the end of the season. There are still a few technicalities to iron out, but I want to sign for Arsenal until the end of the season, and it’s fantastic, great, marvellous.”

January 8th, 2010 According to James Olley at the London Evening Standard, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger would not confirm or deny the rumor that he is interested in defender Sol Campbell. When asked, Wenger said,

According to David Ornstein at BBC Sport, Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos admitted that he wants to leave the club. Senderos said,

“I want to go, I want and need to be playing ahead of the World Cup …I don’t want to play in the reserves, I just want to go.”

UPDATE: According to Adam Scime at Goal.com, Lazio sporting director Igli Tare admitted that the club will not be selling striker Mauro Zarate despite rumored interest from Arsenal. Tare told Il Corriere dello Sport,

“There is nothing happening with Zarate … It’s just a rumour. There is no truth to it. Lazio rely on Zarate because he is a great champion.”

January 7th, 2010 According to Nadia Carminati at Sky Sports News, Arsenal are preparing a bid of €40million for Lazio striker Mauro Zarate. Zarate’s agent Jose Alberti told the Italian media,

According to Arsenal’s official website, 19-year-old Arsenal striker Rhys Murphy signed a new long-term contract with the club.