Gunners have five Bernabeu stars in their sights.Arsenal could be lining up moves for five Real Madrid players in the near future, with Arsene Wenger keeping an eye on a number of unsettled stars at the Bernabeu, according to various recent reports.
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The Gunners invested heavily on new signings this summer as they brought in big names such as Alexis Sanchez, Danny Welbeck and Mathieu Debuchy, following on from their £42.5m raid on Real last summer for the signing of German playmaker Mesut Ozil in a club-record deal.
Arsenal are hoping to continue adding to their squad, with Wenger’s side not looking convincing so far this season, and it is no surprise to see more big names being linked with moves to the Emirates Stadium.
Real Madrid have also been in the selling business of late, allowing some surprise exits this summer as Angel Di Maria joined Manchester United and Xabi Alonso was offloaded to Bayern Munich.
There is also speculation that Cristiano Ronaldo could make a sensational return to Manchester United next summer, and though Arsenal are unlikely to be able to compete for a player of that calibre, they are also readying swoops for five other names currently on the books in the Spanish capital.
5) Iker Casillas
Recent reports in the Daily Mail suggest that Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas is in Arsenal’s sights for the January transfer window. The 33-year-old is not in the best run of form at the moment and could fall out of favour at the Bernabeu, allowing the Gunners to swoop for this legendary player.
4) Alvaro Arbeloa
Arsenal could also be plotting a move to bring former Liverpool full-back Alvaro Arbeloa back to the Premier League this January, as they eye defensive cover in their thin-looking squad. The Daily Express reports that Chelsea are also interested in the experienced Spaniard, but Arsene Wenger is determined to win the race for his signature.
3) Sami Khedira
Arsenal remain keen on signing long-term target Sami Khedira from Real Madrid as well, and may look to bring him in on a free transfer next summer, according to the Daily Mirror. The German international would make a top signing for the Gunners in defensive midfield, with the likes of Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini failing to impress there so far this season.
2) Asier Illarramendi
Arsenal could also eye a move for Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi as an alternative to his team-mate Khedira, according to Spanish source Fichajes.net. The 24-year-old is not always a regular starter for Carlo Ancelotti’s side and could also be a good option for the Gunners in the middle of the park, having impressed greatly at his previous club Real Sociedad.
1) Isco
Finally, Arsenal are also being linked with a move for unsettled playmaker Isco, who has struggled to make a regular impact for Real Madrid since joining the club from Malaga last summer. Liverpool are also said to be tracking the talented young Spaniard, according to the Daily Mirror, but he would surely make an excellent signing for the north London giants, particularly with Mesut Ozil’s poor recent form.