According to the Daily Mirror Arsene Wenger is about to step up his chase for a new goalkeeper, mainly Chelsea’s Petr Cech. This news comes off the back of Wojciech Szczesny’s horror show at St.Mary’s which lead to Arsenals 2-0 defeat to Southampton.

The Daily Mirror is claiming that Arsenal are preparing a bid of around £7million for the Czech Republic International. Cech has been frozen out of the current Chelsea squad with Belgian ‘keeper Thibaut Courtois taking the no.1 spot at the club leaving Cech to warm the bench. There have been various rumours of Cech’s frustration at this so a move from the club does seem likely.

21-year old Paulo Dybala is the latest striker to be linked to the Gunners. Stories are circulating in Italy that Wenger may be interested in the young Palermo forward to help his current striker crisis.

Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has outlined Arsenal and Manchester City to be front-runners in the pursuit of the Argentine. It seems as though this interest is only inspiring the Palermo striker to play to an even higher level who has already scored 7 goals in 15 appearances for Palermo this season.

Tyrone Mings has already been tipped for a move to Arsenal this January but it now looks like Arsenal may face competitions for the youngster’s signature. It is believed that Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea are all following Mings’ progress alongside Arsenal.

The English left back may have a choice to make who he joins but would be encouraged to move to Arsenal considering Wenger’s history with young players and would only need to look at the way Chambers has developed so far already earning an England call up.

Winston Reid is on the list of potential transfers for Arsenal this January and it may be a viable option. Reid who is out of contract in the summer may be an incoming defender at the Emirates.

Arsenal have proved once again this season that there defence is weak when challenged and short when it comes to injuries. Look no further, Winston Reid maybe the answer however, Arsenal will have to face competition from Liverpool who themselves need a commanding defender.

Pressed this week on whether the cup remained important despite winning it last year, Wenger maintained its importance saying “We want another cup run and we want, if possible, to keep the trophy.”

With the mood among supporters unsurprisingly down following the defeat at Southampton, it’s worth reminding ourselves of that wonderful day in May. The sun shone, Arsenal won the cup, filling supporters with a renewed sense of optimism, which has since dissipated under the weight of a hugely underwhelming first half of the season.