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5 Players Arsenal Could Target During the January Transfer Window

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5 Players Arsenal Could Target In January

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Arsenal and Arsene Wenger have a history of moving slowly and conservative in making big signings, but the Gunners appear ready for some wheeling and dealing when the bidding begins on New Years Day. As injuries and uncertainty mounts for Wenger, there have been over a dozen players rumoured to be heading to the Emirates, with central midfield and defense being the highest on his shopping list. Here are five names that make sense.

5. Jan Vertonghen

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5. Jan Vertonghen

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Well-publicized friction between Tottenham defender Vertonghen and management may see him on the move in January and Arsenal would be more than happy to snap up the 27-year-old Belgian. Spurs would demand at least $26-million for the left-footed center back, who is also being courted by Liverpool and Manchester United. A move across town, instead of northward, might be easier for him to digest.

4. Morgan Schneiderlin

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4. Morgan Schneiderlin

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Even though Southampton have downplayed the rumours, Arsenal are definitely interested in acquiring midfielder Schneiderlin from the Saints. Recently the two clubs appear to be building a strong relationship, reflected in some key acquisitions for Arsenal. Over the summer, they signed Calum Chambers for $25-million, while Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have also made the move from St. Mary’s to the Emirates in recent years.

3. Marcelo Brozovic

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3. Marcelo Brozovic

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Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Brozovic could be set for a move to London accruing to Metro News in England. The Gunners opening bid for the 22-year-old Croatian international playmaker, dubbed the new Xavi, was too low according to multiple sources, but that shouldn’t stop them from sweetening the pot in January. Rumour has it that Brozovic caught the eye of Arsenal scouts in Croatia’s clash with Brazil in the opening match of the 2014 World Cup.

2. Ron Vlaar

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2. Ron Vlaar

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In an effort to shore up their backline, the Gunners are among several BPL suitors targeting talented Aston Villa defender Vlaar as a solution to their woes. Villans' boss Paul Lambert has hinted the price tag won’t come cheap, so those interested will need splash some cash for the the Dutch national team captain. Rumours about Vlaar come in the wake of hints that he won’t extend his contract when the season ends.

1. Pedro

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1. Pedro

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Though clearly he isn’t a defender, British football prognosticators are also forecasting Arsenal will make a $40-million pitch for Barcelona winger Pedro according to the Daily Express newspaper. The 27-year-old Spaniard has made only a handful of La Liga starts this season with the Catalan giants. He would pair nicely with his former Barca teammate Alexis Sanchez who has been dying to play real Tiki-Taka with someone in red.

The Other Ones

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The Other Ones

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We told you about the selections that would make the most sense for Arsenal and here are some other players who have also been linked to the Gunners: Napoli attacking midfielder Marek Hamsik, Juventus central midfielder Paul Pogba, Roma striker Mattia Destro, Parma striker Paulo Dybala, Schalke 04 defender Benedikt Howedes, West Ham defender Winston Reid and Newcastle winger Ronald Aarons.

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