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Lee Wilmot

What Unai Emery has said about Edinson Cavani amid Arsenal transfer links

Mikel Arteta could make moves in the transfer window this month.

But Arsenal fans should not expect any big-money moves to happen after the club spent big in the summer transfer window on a number of new signings, including breaking their transfer record on Nicolas Pepe.

It is in defence where Arteta may be encouraged to make moves, with Kieran Tierney still struggling for fitness and Calum Chambers suffering an ACL injury to keep him out for the rest of the season.

The Gunners have been shaky at the back anyway this year and supporters would like to see reinforcements brought in.

But while a number of defenders have been linked - Dayot Upamecano and Merih Demiral to name but two - a number of midfielders and forward have also been tipped to join the club.

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One of the most recent connections has been with Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani, who is in the final few months of his contract at Paris Saint-Germain.

PSG could attempt to cash in on the frontman this month, before he is able to leave the club on a free transfer in the summer, with the 32-year able to speak to European clubs and sign a pre-contract agreement ahead of a summer move.

And according to El Chiringuito, via the Metro , the Gunners as well as Man United, have already made an offer for him.

Arsenal are concerned about the future of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as he enters the final 18 months of his deal at the Emirates and could be putting plans in place to sign a replacement.

One man that knows Cavani well, having worked together at PSG, is former Gunners head coach Unai Emery, who was sacked by Arsenal in November.

Emery thinks Cavani would make a great signing.

Talking to Spanish radio station El Larguero as translated by Marca , the former Arsenal boss said: "He is a competitive animal, a winner and someone that trains in the highest demand.

"From the outside I do not see it so difficult that he can come in this winter market. He is very passionate and would be a magnificent signing."

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