Arsenal: Cedric Soares, Mohamed Elneny and Nuno Tavares attract interest as Mikel Arteta plots signings

The Gunners need to sell before they can buy to comply with Financial Fair Play rules

Arsenal trio Cedric Soares, Mohamed Elneny and Nuno Tavares are all the subject of transfer interest in January.

The Gunners want to be active in the market this month, but need to sell before they can buy to ensure they comply with Financial Fair Play rules.

Right-back Cedric has started just one game this season and has six months left on his £100,000-a-week contract. He has interest from Turkish sides Besiktas and Trabzonspor, while Spanish club Villarreal have also been tracking him since the summer.

Elneny has six months to run on his deal and is also wanted by Trabzonspor, as well as clubs in Saudi Arabia. Al-Shabab and Al Fateh, the latter coached by ex-West Ham boss Slaven Bilic, are both keen on the midfielder but may wait until the summer when he could be available for free.

Left-back Nuno is on loan at Nottingham Forest but has made just three appearances this season, the last of which came back in September. That deal could be cut short amid interest from clubs in Europe.

A number of Arsenal's youngsters are attracting interest from sides who want to take them on loan this month.

Winger Amario Cozier-Duberry is wanted by clubs in the Championship and League One, but it has not been decided if he will go. Reuell Walters is also being courted but is expected to stay put this month.

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