After more injury woes has left Arsenal light in the centre of midfield it has been reported that come January they will put a £15 million bid in for Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko.
Arsene Wenger was dealt a blow when it was confirmed Jack Wilshere was to undergo surgery on his ankle and would face up to four months on the sidelines.
Mikel Arteta is also out until the new year leaving the Gunners with just Aaron Ramsey and Mathieu Flamini as their only recognised centre midfielders.
There wasn't any options on the bench for Arsene Wenger in Saturday's win against West Brom so the Arsenal manager will be hoping to make a swift move for Sissoko come new year's day.