Alberto Moleiro transfer eyed by Arsenal this January

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is a big fan of Villarreal attacking midfielder Alberto Molero and could move for him next January, as first reported here in the Daily Briefing.

The talented 22-year-old player has caught the attention in the Spanish League recently, first with his former club Las Palmas, and now with Villarreal, which he joined in the summer.

Arsenal have long been admirers of Molero, and Arteta is now looking to make another major investment in his squad next January due to concerns over injuries and a hectic fixture schedule.

Molero is seen as ideal to help Arsenal ease the workload on players like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, with this side already plagued by several injuries so far this season.

Describing Alberto Molero’s transfer to Arsenal as ‘one to watch’

Alberto Molero of Villarreal celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Villarreal and Rayo Vallecano (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Industry sources suggest this looks like a realistic saga to watch for January, even if Villarreal do not want to sell Molero so soon after signing him.

The Spain Under-21 international could cost at least €35m, but one imagines that would be within Arsenal’s reach.

“Arsenal have been monitoring Molero for a while,” a source told me this morning. “It is seen as a long-term goal, but there is now a feeling that they can push things back to January due to the sheer number of injuries they have had.”

Another added: “Mikel Arteta really likes Molero and is aware of Arsenal’s busy schedule. Player to watch in January for sure.”