The £7m signing will enhance the Gunners’ midfield options but with a Premier League title on the line, Arsene Wenger could opt for more moves this month.
If the north London side don’t add more steel to their injury-plagued squad there is always the risk they could come a cropper, especially with the summit being hotly contested this year.
So who are the players who could be on the move in and out of the Emirates? talkSPORT takes a look.
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Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Granit Xhaka (Borussia Monchengladbach) – Click the right arrow above for more Arsenal transfer rumours… – A host of European clubs have been having a gander at Swiss international Xhaka this season. The tireless midfielder is a star performer for the Foals but their sporting director has admitted a huge offer could tempt the club to offload the 23-year-old even though they do not want to sell. He may need to quell his temper, however, with three red cards this year.Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Mathieu Debuchy – The emergence of Hector Bellerin has been brilliant for all concerned at Arsenal, apart from Frenchman Debuchy. Brought in from Newcastle United in 2014, injuries and the young Spaniards astonishing rise have stopped the 30-year-old from progressing and now he seems set to join compatriot Remi Garde at Aston Villa with talks on going.Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Ola Aina (Chelsea) – With Arsenal set to lose Debuchy in January, its likely the club will look to sign a back up right-back for Hector Bellerin and the versatile Calum Chambers. And it looks like theyll opt for youth over experience as the Metro report a move for Chelsea youngster Aina, who is out of contract at the end of the season.Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Adrien Rabiot (Paris Saint-Germain) – The midfielder has seemingly on the way out of the club for some time now, but soon Rabiot actually may leave the Parc des Princes. Arsenal had been favourites for his signature but now Manchester United have powered into the lead with a £21m bid being prepped, according to Don Balon.Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Ben Chilwell (Leicester City) – The Gunners could need to bid £8m if they want to land the promising 19-year-old left-back. Arsenal had a £3.5m bid rejected in the summer and Chilwell has since impressed on loan at Huddersfield and in the FA Cup against Tottenham. The Foxes will try to hand the player an increased wage to keep him at the club, but a huge offer could be too tempting not to accept.Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Aaron Ramsey – In a Daily Express exclusive, its being reported Barcelona have made the Welsh star one of their key summer targets. And its also believed Arsenal wont stand in his way if a firm offer comes in for around £50m.
