Sunday's Arsenal transfer talk news roundup: Mikel Arteta, Daniele Rugani, Thomas Lemar

The transfer window may be closed, but rumours and speculation continue to swirl as Arsenal eye possible January reinforcements.

The Gunners spent more than many expected during the summer - most notable their club-record purchase of Nicolas Pepe - and could look to further strengthen their squad when the window reopens.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings at the Emirates Stadium.

Sunday morning's headlines:

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers coy over Merih Demiral interest Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers refuses to rule out the prospect of the Foxes making a bid for Juventus defender Merih Demiral this month. Read more.

Diego Simeone: 'Thomas Lemar has failed to meet expectations at Atletico Madrid' Diego Simeone admits that Atletico Madrid forward Thomas Lemar has failed to meet expectations during his time at the Wanda Metropolitano. Read more.

Arsenal 'unlikely to give Mikel Arteta January transfer funds' Mikel Arteta is reportedly unlikely to be granted funds by Arsenal to spend on transfers over the January window. Read more.