As per usual Arsene Wenger isn't exactly giving much away in terms of his transfer policy this month. This is all very well in preventing other clubs from knowing our transfer targets, but Wenger needs to act soon as this is an important month as we try to consolidate our position at the top of the league.
We have constantly been linked with Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata, though Real Madrid had changed their mind in allowing him to go out on-loan. Now it is being reported he will be allowed to move on loan, with the Spanish Under-21 forward eager for more first team football. Wenger has now played down talks with us being linked to the highly rated youngster, but then you never know with Wenger.
Sebastian Giovinco is another rumoured target assuming nothing does happen with Morata. Giovinco is a versatile player as he can play up-front or across the midfield and is known for his freekicks particularly. The 26-year-old rose through the Juventus ranks with loans spells at Empoli and Parma but has struggled to secure a spot in the Juventus first team this season. For me, I don't think there is enough in this rumour to suggest he is the type of player Wenger sees as a needed striker.
Diego Costa is a player I have heard a lot more about. The Atletico Madrid striker, who is reported to have suffered xenophobic chants in Madrid's match against Valencia, may be looking for a temporary move away. The 25-year-old has been in fine form this season for Atletico with 23 goals in 21 appearances to his name, across the La Ligo and UEFA Champions League. And if you're into your betting, the odds of us signing the Brazilian striker have dropped making us favourites. It might be difficult to sign a player of his quality this month however, with Atletico Madrid surely wanting to hold onto him, meaning he is more likely to be a summer target.
I've mentioned Chicortio Hernandez before and I think he is a great forward for any team. Rumours surrounding any potential move for the United striker has gone quiet but the Mexican has seen opportunities come few and far between; he must surely be itching for first team opportunities. He certainly has the quality.
Mario Mandzukic remains in the frame, but much like Costa, any move for him would again be a permanent move offer in the summer. He would be a great signing for sure, having proven himself at Bayern Munich and on the international scale, but he faces competition with Polish striker Robert Lewandowski arrival on the horizon, which could force his move. Perhaps Munich already have plans to allow him to move on come the summer months?
What has actually happened though is Chuba Akpom has joined Brentford on loan for the remainder of the season. This will only benefit his development and shows that he is not yet ready for first team action in the Premier League. Park is dead wood at Arsenal and shouldn't he be loaned as well?
Still, Giroud and Oxlade-Chamberlain may well make their returns against Aston Villa on Monday night (20:00 GMT kick off), which will boost our attacking options a little somewhat! Giroud had recently been ill, while Chambo makes his return since the start of the season. We have a little extra time to prepare for our trip to Villa, with the rest of the Premier League in action over the weekend.
Monday evening's game will almost certainly be different to the one that opened our campaign back in August, and it is a must win game with it being so tight at the top!
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