Arsenal, Spurs new signees

There's halfway to go in the January transfer window.

Having not signed an outfield player in the summer window, Arsenal recruited midfielder Mohamed Elneny on Thursday from Basel.

Arsenal expect the Egyptian to be registered in time for tomorrow's game against Stoke.

"Arsenal is one of those teams that everyone enjoys watching and, of course, I would love to play for such a great team," he said.

Elneny arrives after winning three consecutive Swiss league titles at Basel, which he joined from El Mokawloon in Egypt.

Arsenal are seeking their first league title since 2004 but are only ahead of surprise contenders Leicester at the summit on goal difference.

Today, Arsenal's north London neighbour Tottenham face Sunderland, which have signed striker Dame N'Doye on loan from Trabzonspor for the rest of the season.

The 30-year-old Senegal international was previously at Hull, scoring five times in 15 appearances before moving to Turkey.

"Having already played in the Premier League, he should have no problems in hitting the ground running, too, which is very important at this stage of the season," Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce said.