Arsenal transfer news: Gunners eye Valencia's Jose Gaya and goalkeeper Guillaume Hubert - reports

The latest transfer rumours from the Emirates on Wednesday 21 December

Gaya has emerged as a promising talent within La Liga (Getty)

Arsenal are reportedly chasing defender Jose Gaya as the club looks to reinforce its defensive options.

The Valencia left-back, 21, is considered as one of La Liga's promising young talents and with current left-back Nacho Monreal approaching his 31st birthday, there’s a growing sense at the club that it’s time to introduce new blood.

Gaya's pace down the flanks and composure under pressure would certainly serve as an excellent addition to the Arsenal backline.

The Mirror suggests that that deal is being lined up for next summer and it’s understood the club are hopeful the signing will go through.

With Valencia currently fourth from bottom of the La Liga table, reports suggest he is disillusioned with life at the Mestella and could be tempted by a move to the Emirates - or anywhere else for that matter.

The club have been keeping tabs on Standard Liege goalkeeper Guillaume Hubert.

The Gunners have sent scouts to watch the Belgium U21 international on several occasions throughout the season and were once again in attendance at Sunday’s draw with Gent.

The club are considering their long-term goalkeeping options with Petr Cech now 34 years old while the future of No 2 David Ospina looks uncertain.

A move for Hubert in the January transfer window looks unlikely, reports suggest, but Arsenal are expected to up their efforts next summer.

The likes of Liverpool, Leicester and Stoke are also interested but it’s believed the Gunners currently have the edge.

And it’s déjà vu for the Gunners once again with the club expected to miss out on Wolfsburg forward Julian Draxler.

Wenger has kept an eye on the winger for more than three years but, according to the Daily Mail, the Germany international now looks set to join Paris Saint Germain for around £34m.