Express Sport rounds up the latest speculation emerging from the Emirates as Arsenal supporters brace themselves for what is set to prove a busy festive period...

Striker transfer blocked

Club Brugge have cautioned interested parties against pursuing a transfer for 22-year-old striker talent Nicolo Tresoldi this winter. The development follows reports that Arsenal were prepared to revisit the club for another signing in early 2027.

The Gunners acquired £34million winger Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge during the summer and enjoyed some excellent performances from the Greek talent before injury struck.

And it appears that may have proved sufficient to persuade the club that another signing could flourish in the Premier League.

An unnamed Club Brugge board member is quoted as stating: "There is and will be no price for Nicolo." Tresoldi, meanwhile, continues to deliver prolific performances in Belgium following a remarkable maiden campaign at Brugge.

The Italy-born Germany under-21 international netted 23 goals across 58 appearances in all competitions. He's poised to surpass that figure considerably this term having found the net 12 times in his opening 14 outings.

This has prompted a wave of interest from Europe's elite clubs, with Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City amongst those also linked with his signature.

Nico Williams rejected Gunners

Athletic Club's Nico Williams has acknowledged that he spoke with Arsenal and explained his decision to reject the Gunners in favour of staying in Bilbao.

Barcelona were reportedly showing significant interest in the 24-year-old following his Euro 2024 triumph with Spain. Nevertheless, he put pen to paper on a fresh 10-year deal with Athletic in July 2025, which included a raised £77million release clause.

Williams' agent, Felix Tainta, recently spoke on the Los Fulanos podcast and likewise confirmed that Arsenal, Barcelona, Liverpool and PSG had made approaches in recent years.

The player, however, disputed Tainta's account that he needed substantial persuasion to stay in Bilbao.

"My brother was clear in what he said. It's difficult when your name gets caught up in things like this. Felix was wrong in the words he used; that's not how things happened. The final decision rests with me, my brother, and my family. What happens at home is something only we know."

He continued: "I have never had any doubts about being here; I've had countless offers and could have left, but I've always been clear that I wanted to stay.

"Despite the anger some people might have felt after his statements, nobody can say that I don't want to be here. I made the decision.

"Nobody forced me. I had offers from Barca and other teams in Europe such as PSG or Arsenal, and I said no to all of them to be here. People can say whatever they want. As simple as that. I have nothing to worry about. And I hope people understand."