Arsenal have a fall back option if they cannot convince Crystal Palace to sell Wilfried Zaha.

The Gunners are desperate to sign a quality winger this window, while Zaha wants to go to the club he has supported for much of his life.

But the Evening Standard indicates that if Arsenal cannot come up with the funds to satisfy Palace for Zaha, they will turn to Yacine Brahimi.

The former Porto man is available on a free transfer, which would make him a much cheaper option.

The 29-year-old was in impressive form last term, scoring 13 goals in 49 games in all competitions.

Brahimi would not be the exciting signings Gunners fans are hoping to see, but he would offer a different dimension to their other attacking players.