Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Monday, December 21.

Monday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:

Arsenal 'plan to back Mikel Arteta with January funds to avoid relegation'

The Arsenal hierarchy are reportedly prepared to back Mikel Arteta with funds in the January transfer window amid relegation fears.

The Gunners have endured a torrid start to the 2020-21 campaign - their worst for 46 years - and Arteta's men are only four points clear of the drop zone after 14 games.

Arsenal sit 15th in the table, but 18th-placed Burnley do have two games in hand, and the pressure on Arteta's shoulders is beginning to mount with the Gunners winless in the league since November 1.

According to the Daily Mail, Arteta will be provided with funds to strengthen the squad in the transfer market, with a creative midfielder understood to be a priority.

However, the report also adds that while most of the Gunners squad are behind Arteta, a number of players in the dressing room are growing increasingly frustrated, which is leading to tension behind the scenes.

Emiliano Buendia, Christian Eriksen and Houssem Aouar have all been tipped to solve Arsenal's creativity problems, but Dominik Szoboszlai - who was strongly linked with a January move to the Emirates - has now joined RB Leipzig.

Arsenal eye Valencia forward Maxi Gomez in cut-price January deal?

Arsenal have reportedly identified Valencia forward Maxi Gomez as a potential target ahead of the January transfer window.

Sitting in 15th position in the Premier League with just 12 goals from 14 matches, the Gunners are expected to make at least one attacking addition at the start of 2021.

According to The Mirror, the North London outfit have taken an interest in Gomez, who is expected to be available for a cut-price fee.

Valencia's financial problems are likely to lead to sales being made over the coming weeks, regardless of a player's status at the Mestalla.

Gomez, one of the Spanish side's most prized assets, scored his fourth goal of the season on Saturday as Los Che earned a 2-2 draw at Barcelona.

However, despite possessing a £125m release clause, the Uruguay international is expected to be available for a fraction of that price-tag next month.

More transfer news from Premier League:

Phil Jones to leave Manchester United in January?
Derby County and West Bromwich Albion both want to sign Manchester United defender Phil Jones on loan in January, according to a report. Read more.

Pep Guardiola plays down chances of signing new striker in January
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola plays down the club's chances of bringing in a new striker in January given the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more.

Manchester United 'set out Jesse Lingard loan exit demands'
Manchester United reportedly want any potential suitors for Jesse Lingard to cough up most of the midfielder's £100k weekly wages before they sanction a loan deal. Read more.

Zinedine Zidane confident over Sergio Ramos deal
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says that Sergio Ramos, who has still not signed a new contract, will stay at the Bernabeu "for many years". Read more.

Liverpool chiefs 'relaxed over Mohamed Salah future'
Liverpool chiefs reportedly remain relaxed over Mohamed Salah's future, despite the winger refusing to rule out a potential move to Real Madrid or Barcelona. Read more.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp 'blocks Rhys Williams loan exit'
Liverpool are not willing to let Rhys Williams leave on loan following his breakthrough into the Reds' first team, according to a report. Read more.

Tony Adams questions Arsenal's Willian signing
Arsenal legend Tony Adams hits out at the Gunners' decision to sign Willian, with the 32-year-old still waiting to open his account for Mikel Arteta's side. Read more.

Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain 'expect Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona next summer'
Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain expect Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi to move on next summer, according to a report. Read more.

Burnley boss Sean Dyche opens up on January plans
The Clarets have won two of their last five games with Wolves the visitors to Turf Moor on Monday. Read more.

Louis van Gaal hints Marcus Rashford could leave Manchester United
Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal believes that Marcus Rashford is not guaranteed to stay at Old Trafford for the rest of his career. Read more.

Manchester United 'make enquiry for Christian Eriksen'
Manchester United approach Inter Milan to discuss a potential move for Christian Eriksen, according to a report. Read more.

Andrea Pirlo plays down Paulo Dybala to Manchester United links
Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo affirms that Paulo Dybala is a fundamental part of his plans amid speculation surrounding a potential move to Manchester United. Read more.

Liverpool still want Sporting Lisbon's Nuno Mendes?
Liverpool reportedly retain an interest in Sporting Lisbon left-back Nuno Mendes, but it could take a bid of £63m to land the 18-year-old. Read more.

Brighton & Hove Albion 'want to sign Daniel James on loan'
Manchester United attacker Daniel James is a January loan target for Brighton & Hove Albion, according to a report. Read more.

Liverpool to include Divock Origi in offer for Schalke 04 defender Ozan Kabak?
Liverpool may reportedly need to include forward Divock Origi in any proposal to sign Schalke 04 defender Ozan Kabak. Read more.

Marseille join race for Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud?
Marseille are reportedly ready to join the race to sign Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud, who is out of contract in the summer. Read more.

John Stones to be handed new Manchester City deal?
Manchester City are reportedly ready to hand a new contract to defender John Stones, who has recently impressed on his return to the starting lineup. Read more.