Arsenal news LIVE: £80m Toney tipped as ‘priority’ in January, £17.2m ‘bid’ for striker, Mikel Timber injury update

ARSENAL have been tipped to go all out for Ivan Toney in January by ex-player Paul Merson.

But he expects Chelsea to battle hard for the £80m-rated Brentford striker’s signature as well.

Meanwhile, Gunners manager Mikel Arteta revealed injured star Jurrien Timber is “flying” as he works his way back to full fitness.

But the Spaniard also admitted that is not enough to bring Timber back in the near future as he will still be out for a “long time”.

Meanwhile, Arsenal have reportedly made a £17million bid for Santos striker Marcos Leonardo.

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