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Who: Alvaro Morata
Where: Real Madrid
Why: Arsene Wenger has been making eyes at the young Spanish forward since the summer and has been tipped to make a move for him in the new year ahead of arch rivals Tottenham, who are also said to be monitoring his situation.
However, he is highly rated in the Spanish capital and coach Carlo Ancelotti is said to be reluctant to let him go. If a move were to go ahead it would likely be on loan until the end of the season with no further option to buy.
Source: Daily Mirror
How Likely: 6/10
Who: Mario Mandzukic
Where: Bayern Munich
Why: Bayern seen to be implementing a continuous cycle of strikers at the Alianz Arena as Mandzukic was the man to displace German international Mario Gomez last season.
However, it now seems that the Croatian is set to have the same thing done to him now that the club have announced that Robert Lewandowski will be joining the club in the summer. He is still a top class centre forward, though, and would definitely bag his fare share of goals in London.
Source: Metro
How Likely: 6/10
Who: Dimitar Berbatov
Where: Fulham
Why: With Arsenal currently suffering though a striker crisis, the need to bolster options in that position has been intensified, leading them to Fulham’s wantaway Bulgarian.
However, the Cottagers are still hoping to keep a hold of him and Wenger has even sought to distance himself from the rumours of a £2m bid. Should he have a change of heart and decide to go in for the former Spurs man he would be signing a classy forward capable of doing a job until the end of the season at least.
Source: ESPN
How Likely: 2/10
Who: Diego Costa
Where: Atletico Madrid
Why: The Brazilian-born Spanish international has been linked with a move to the Gunners even though Atletico are currently sitting on top of the La Liga table.
It’s not likely that he will make the move in the new year, if he does at all, as his side are currently in with a great shot at landing the title in Spain and he will want to keep himself in contention for a starting spot at this summer’s World Cup. It would take an astronomical fee to prize him away, which the club aren’t thought to want to pay.
Source: Daily Star
How Likely: 4/10
Who: Demba Ba
Where: Chelsea
Why: Ba has struggled for goals at Stamford Bridge but that hasn’t stopped Wenger from taking a closer look at the player he nearly moved for over the summer.
Arsenal play a style of football that is more suitable to his game and if Chelsea are willing to let him join a rival then there is no doubt that Wenger will be able to get him playing again in no time.
Source: Daily Star
How Likely: 7/10
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