Arsenal are ready to pounce for forgotten Real Madrid midfielder Esteban Granero.
The midfield schemer has spent much of this season in the stands and is weighing up his options ahead of the January market.
With no sign of his playing chances improving, Granero is likely to ask away when the transfer window reopens.
Admired by Arsenal chief scout Steve Rowley, Granero's style of play would fit perfectly in manager Arsene Wenger's system and he is under consideration as the Frenchman prepares to strengthen his midfield options.