Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits the club need reinforcement at the back and potentially up front following Sunday's defeat to Manchester City.
Stopper Johan Djourou picked up a groin injury against City which is set to rule him out for three weeks, further depleting Wenger's already thin options in defence.
The Gunners are thought to be monitoring a host of defenders ahead of the transfer window reopening in January, with Ajax ace Jan Vertonghen among those believed to be on their radar.
With attackers Gervinho and Marouane Chamakh set to feature in the Africa Cup of Nations, Arsenal could also be left short of options up front.
Highly-rated Lyon forward Yoann Gourcuff is reportedly a target, having been repeatedly linked to the North London Klubbdrakter.
Stopper Johan Djourou picked up a groin injury against City which is set to rule him out for three weeks, further depleting Wenger's already thin options in defence.
The Gunners are thought to be monitoring a host of defenders ahead of the transfer window reopening in January, with Ajax ace Jan Vertonghen among those believed to be on their radar.
With attackers Gervinho and Marouane Chamakh set to feature in the Africa Cup of Nations, Arsenal could also be left short of options up front.
Highly-rated Lyon forward Yoann Gourcuff is reportedly a target, having been repeatedly linked to the North London Klubbdrakter.