Andrea Berta agrees TWO transfer deals as Mikel Arteta BLOCKS £50m star’s exit amid Gabriel Jesus bombshell
Arsenal have announced the signing of twin brothers Edwin and Holger Quintero, while TEAMtalk can reveal that Gunners manager Mikel Arteta has put the brakes on a potential move for Ben White to Manchester City in the January transfer window.
After spending money on new players in the summer of 2025, such as Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi, Arsenal are five points clear of second-placed Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table after 14 rounds of matches.
The Gunners have also won all five of their Champions League games so far this campaign, as the Emirates Stadium faithful dream of the team becoming champions of England and Europe this season.
Arsenal announce deals with Edwin and Holger Quintero
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta, however, continues to plan ahead, with the north London side announcing deals for twin brothers Edwin and Holger Quintero from Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle.
The 16-year-old duo will move to Arsenal when they turn 18, with the Gunners having high expectations of the teenager.
Arsenal official website noted: “Edwin is left-footed, quick and a skilled dribbler. He operates as a right winger, likes to take on opponents and has a catalog of skills.
“Holger is a technically gifted right-footed attacking midfielder who combines playmaking with his progressive vision and also possesses the ability to beat opponents with quick feet.
“We will work closely with Independiente del Valle on the development and welfare of Edwin and Holger until their arrival at Arsenal.
“Everyone at Arsenal is excited to welcome the Quintero twins to the club in the near future.”
Mikel Arteta blocks Ben White’s exit
While Arsenal have signed two signings for the future, manager Arteta has made it clear that he does not want any of his first-team players to leave midway through the season.
Transfer reporter Graeme Bailey told TEAMtalk that Arsenal are adamant that Ben White will not leave in the January transfer window.
We understand Man City want a deal for White, who cost Arsenal £50 million (€57.2 million, $66.7 million) in transfer fees when they signed him from Brighton and Hove Albion in the summer of 2021.
The 28-year-old English right-back has been little used this season, making just two Premier League starts and playing just 91 minutes in the Premier League.
Sources have told Bailey that White is frustrated by his lack of playing time this season, Arteta is still a big fan of the defender and has made it clear he does not want to lose him midway through the campaign.
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The bomb of Gabriel Jesus
Another Arsenal first-team player Arteta doesn’t want to let go in January is Gabriel Jesus.
TEAMtalk transfer correspondent Dean Jones has reported that there will be ‘inquiries’ into Arsenal striker Jesus in the January transfer window.
The Brazilian international striker has recovered from the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury he suffered against Manchester United in January 2025.
While Arteta has publicly stated that he wants Jesus to stay and the striker himself has claimed he wants to fulfill his contract with the north London side, a Brazilian journalist has reported that the former Man City star could still be on the move in January.
Journalist Andre Hernan said ESPN Brazil that Jesus and his family will evaluate all options once the January transfer window opens.
Although Arteta has full faith in Jesus, the striker knows he must play to make Brazil’s squad for the 2026 World Cup final next summer.
Brazilian club Palmeiras wants to recruit Jesus mid-season.