Arsenal are keen on doing a loan deal for Bayern Munich veteran Jerome Boateng.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has limited funds to spend in January and the 31-year-old Germany defender could be a quick fix solution.
Arsenal had been linked with a permanent move early in the window but this would only be a temporary move for Boateng who has another 18 months left on his contract.
Arteta wants to rebuild his squad starting with his defence this summer as William Saliba is due to arrive from St Etienne while they remain keen on Dayot Upamecano whose contract is running down at Red Bull Leipzig and will only have a year left in the summer.
Calum Chambers has also been ruled out for the rest of the season with a serious knee problem.
Meanwhile, reports in Spain suggest Barcelona could be about to reignite their interest in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The Gabon striker has another 18 months remaining on his current Emirates deal and is yet to agree terms on an extension.
Arsenal bosses are now facing a dilemma over whether to cash in on Aubameyang or let him enter the final year of his deal, and risk losing him for nothing.
Barcelona are eager to bring in a replacement for Luis Suarez, who is out for the rest of the season with injury.
Mundo Deportivo claim Aubameyang is the preferred option for the Barcelona board, although they accept it will be difficult to persuade Arsenal to do a deal.
