Arsenal: Verdict reached on January move for star in Prem team of the season so far
Hull City winger Mohamed Belloumi should wait until the end of the season to join Arsenal, according to former Algeria manager Rabah Saâdane.
The Gunners have been in great form this season with Mikel Arteta’s defending champions winning nine of their ten matches this season.
Arsenal offloaded Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus but only added Christos Tzolis in attacking areas.
And, as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal will look to improve their attacking options in the January transfer window if possible.
Arsenal have been linked with a number of options in attack with one report claiming they are ‘confident’ of landing RB Leipzig’s Antonio Nusa.
Hull City’s right winger Belloumi has also been linked after making a strong start to life in the Premier League with three goals and two assists in nine matches.
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Tigers boss Sergej Jakirović left Belloumi – who is in the Premier League team of the season so far – out of his squad to face Arsenal at the weekend in a 1-0 loss for the Yorkshire side
When asked by Africa Foot if Belloumi’s development at Hull has come as a shock to him, Saâdane replied: “No. He’s a talented player. He’s left-footed with excellent individual technique. He has good vision. You can see he’s capable of scoring and creating goals. He’s still young, which means he can still improve.”
“Belloumi has made some interesting choices since the beginning of his career. He spent two years at a modest Portuguese club, where he was able to continue his development without too much pressure.
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“The big question was his ability to adapt to the English league, even the Championship. He managed to do so, despite a serious injury in 2025/26 [24/25 season]. And he also played a key role in his team’s promotion to the Premier League at the end of last season.”
Warning to Arsenal target: ‘Leaving mid-season is never easy’
But ex-Algeria boss Saâdane reckons Belloumi should wait until the end of the season if he wants to make a move to Premier League champions Arsenal.
Saâdane added: “It’s significant that a club like Arsenal is interested in him. I think Bachir Belloumi is attracting interest from top clubs, and that he will leave Hull soon.
“But I’m a proponent of stability, and leaving mid-season is never easy, because you have to adapt, find your place. I’ve always believed it’s better to wait until the end of the season to leave and complete a full preseason with your new team.”
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