Arsenal are one of six clubs in the hunt for Juventus centre-back Medhi Benatia, according to reports in Italy.
Arsenal are set for a quiet January transfer window with Unai Emery admitting funds are not available for a huge spending spree.
But they would like to sign a defender given the problems they have faced at the back this season and Hector Bellerin’s lengthy injury lay-off.
Arsenal will be limited to loan deals before the end of the month and there are a number of options available to them.
However, it seems they will have to scrap it out in order to get one of their apparent prime targets on board.
Italian outlet Tutto Mercato Web indicate Benatia is in Arsenal’s sights with a week of the window to go.
