Who could Arsenal target in the January transfer window? Football Whispers take a look at the latest rumours... Weve been here before. Arsenal, according to the current Premier League standings, are in a title race. With seven wins from their opening 11 fixtures, the Gunners lie just two points behind table toppers Liverpool. But, as history has proven time and time again, this may not be enough.Arsene Wengers side have developed the frustrating tendency to underwhelm when the possibility of Premier League silverware comes their way. At the critical moment, something goes wrong, whether that be injuries, team selections or a sudden loss of confidence. Man Utd vs Arsenal November 19, 2016, 11:30am Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass As a result, Wenger would be forgiven for not getting ahead of himself, especially when the Premier Leagues challengers are of the highest standard seen for many years.Jurgen Klopps Liverpool are scoring goals for fun, Chelsea look reborn since Antonio Conte switched to his favoured back three, and Pep Guardiolas Manchester City have played superlative football, even if results havent always matched up.If Arsenal genuinely hope to sustain a title tilt amid such a competitive environment, they may look for further reinforcements in the January transfer window.Here, with the help of Football Whispers unique transfer rumour algorithm, we take a look at two potential additions... Six months half price Upgrade to Sky Sports to watch Man Utd v Arsenal on Saturday and get the first six months half price MBaye Niang - AC MilanWenger has always had a proclivity for developing talented young French players.As great as they went on to become, the likes of Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira were far from the finished article when they arrived at Arsenal. The same could be said, albeit to a lesser extent, of current first-team members Laurent Koscielny, Francis Coquelin and Olivier Giroud.And, if recent reports are to be believed, Wenger may be looking to add to his list of raw French prospects. According to Calciomercato in Italy, AC Milans 21-year-old forward MBaye Niang is on Arsenals radar.The attacker has long been viewed as one of the brightest talents to come out of his country. Like former Gunner William Gallas, he first broke through at Caen. By the age of 16 he had experienced first team football in Frances top division but his career since has been far from a smooth progression.After one full season of regular football he left Ligue 1 to sign for AC Milan. However, perhaps perturbed by the huge expectations associated with representing one of Italy and Europes most prestigious clubs, he struggled to assert himself.He failed to score a single league goal in his first three seasons with the club, a spell that included 33 appearances. But, after a formative loan stint with Genoa, he returned to Milan and established himself as a key player. Arsene Wenger has a reputation of developing young talent at Arsenal Last term he scored five goals and set up a further four for his team-mates in 16 Serie A games. His importance to the team was emphasised by their results following an injury to Niang in February, after which the Rossoneri won just two of their remaining 11 fixtures.And the player has continued in the same vein this season, scoring three times and assisting twice in nine league starts to reaffirm his value to the team under new manager Vincenzo Montella.However, the youngsters finishing is not his finest trait. Indeed, his lack of end product has at times let him down.Instead, he relishes playing in wider and deeper positions that allow him to cut inside and run at opposition defenders. In one-on-one situations, using his speed, strength and skill, he is almost unplayable.It is reported that a transfer fee in the region of £31 million will be needed to sign Niang, though the price is unlikely to deter Arsenal if they feel the player is worth it. And, while the youngster has improvements to make, Wenger has never shied away from a gamble.With the guiding hand of an experienced manager with a history of improving raw talent, the versatile, fast and audacious Niang could be the ideal man to lead Arsenals dynamic attack in the years to come.Jose Gimenez - Atletico MadridIn past seasons, Arsenals defence has often been seen as the difference between winning honours and falling short. However, since the addition of German international Shkodran Mustafi to replace compatriot Per Mertesacker, the Gunners back-line has looked stronger than ever.With a back four of Hector Bellerin, Mustafi, Koscielny and Nacho Monreal protecting experienced goalkeeper Petr Cech, Wengers side have lost just once in the Premier League this term. Furthermore, their goals conceded tally of 11 is bettered only by three teams: Chelsea, Manchester City and rivals Tottenham.Nonetheless, further central defensive reinforcement would not go amiss, especially as the season wears on and the rigours of competing domestically and in the Champions League take their toll. This may be Arsenals thinking if The Suns recent report linking them to Jose Gimenez is to be believed.During his time at the Vicente Calderon, the 21-year-old has worked with Diego Simeone, one of the games finest defensive minds, which helps to explain why the Uruguayan is regarded as one of the best young central defenders in the world.Over the last two seasons, Gimenez has played frequently for Atletico, impressing with his maturity, combativeness, aggressive marking and ability on the ball.So far this term, he has won 67.4 per cent of his aerial duels and completed an impressive 73 per cent of his attempted passes, statistics that point towards his combination of physical and technical attributes.If Arsenal are in the market for another centre-back, the promising Atletico youngster would make an outstanding addition both in the short and long term.Upgrade to Sky Sports now to watch Man Utd v Arsenal this Saturday and get the first six months half price! 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"When you look at what is going on here, its unbelievable. I am very happy as you can see from the smile." He stopped short of comparing this day to other big ones in his life. "Im ecstatic today. Is it happier than the day I got married?" Wang asked, before an answer was drowned out by laughter. "You enjoy that moment. I have a big smile on my face." One by one, the players left the Long Island Railroad train that carried them from Garden City, N.Y., to Brooklyn on Thursday morning. They were decked out in their jerseys and received a warm welcome as they approached the sparkling new arena. Reporters, television crews and photographers were there to greet them on a near 90-degree day that was more suitable for baseball than hockey. "It was good to get camp open," newly named captain John Tavares said. "Its been a little different with the train ride and getting here and getting on the ice real quick." The ice wasnt quite up to pro standards yet, but Tavares said that will improve in time. "It would be really tough to play a game on something like that," he said. "I would say it still needs a few more layers and it needs time to really get set." Wang beamed as he spoke of his excitement regarding the clubs move to Brooklyn. He tried long and hard to get a new arena built on Long Island as part of his expansive Lighthouse Project, but that never came to fruition. While the scheduled arrival date is 2015, it isnt completely out of the question that the Islanders could move up their transfer if adjustments can be made to their lease and if necessary work at the arena can be ccompleted earlier.dddddddddddd "Our plan is to live to the commitment of the lease," Wang said. "Weve always wanted to get here as soon as possible, but we are living to our lease. Well honour that lease." Wang said he was particularly impressed to see his team skate on the ice and the bright blue and orange club logo adorning centre ice. The Islanders will get only a brief look at their new digs. Thursday was the only scheduled practice day in Brooklyn, and the Islanders will host the New Jersey Devils in a preseason game Sept. 21. Much work will be needed to be done before the Islanders are a permanent tenant. While the NBAs Brooklyn Nets have already resettled at Barclays, a dressing room will have to be built for their hockey brethren. "It definitely feels really new," Tavares said. "Were going to have to take some time. It will be an adjustment once we do get here to make it feel comfortable." Officials said about 10,000 tickets have been sold for the preseason game. The building will hold 15,813 for hockey -- slightly fewer than the Nassau Coliseum. There are also 400 additional seats, not included in the total, that have obstructed views. But Barclays is a state-of-the-art facility with top amenities and sightlines that provide a unique feel. "It will still almost feel like a neutral site because the Coliseum is still for all our home games for a couple of more years," Tavares said. "That is where everything is kind of situated right now. We dont have a locker room here or anything set up, but it will nice to play, for sure. "We are really looking forward to the game." New Yorks four Stanley Cup championship banners are already hanging in the arena, and will remain there through the preseason game. How soon the Islanders, who advanced to the Eastern Conference playoffs last season but lost to Pittsburgh in the first round, might be able to add titles to the four straight they won from 1980-83 remains to be seen. "The certainty of knowing where were going to be is a positive going forward," general manager Garth Snow said. "Its going to be spectacular." ' ' '