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Arsenal transfer analysis: What have they done and what do they need in the January transfer window?

We look at the all of the potential incomings for the Gunners before the end of this month

James Orr
Wednesday 27 January 2016 17:26 GMT
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Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain has been linked with a move to Arsenal
Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain has been linked with a move to Arsenal

WHAT THEY HAVE DONE (£7.4m)

Signed Mohamed Elneny from FC Basel for a reported £7.4 million to ease their current injury crisis in midfield.

Jack Wilshere, Francis Coquelin, Santi Cazorla and Tomas Rosicky are all currently on the sidelines with the Egyptian international Elneny signing to plug the gaps in midfield.

The 23-year-old Elneny has 32 caps at international level, and has impressed in the Europa League this season for the Swiss side Basel.

WHAT THEY NEED

Despite having one of their strongest squads in years, the Gunners are still lacking up front. Only Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott can lead the line at present.

An experienced striker is exactly what Wenger needs. Gonzalo Higuain and Edinson Cavani have been linked. While neither will come cheap, they are the firepower required for the Gunners final title charge.

WHO ELSE HAS BEEN LINKED? SEE GALLERY BELOW...

WHAT'S LIKELY TO HAPPEN

While Wenger is notoriously slow to reach into the transfer kitty, he did say earlier this month that he would sign “at least” one player.

Notice the use of the word “at least”. How serious are the Arsenal board about their best chance of winning the league title in years? All will be revealed over the next few days.

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