Arsenal are believed to be in the transfer market for defensive reinforcements and the Gunners are reportedly looking at a wide array of defenders in and around Europe.

The English media had been reporting the Gunners’ interest in Winston Reid since he only has six months remaining on his current deal.

Rumours now seem to have taken a turn as recent reports claim that Arsenal have pulled out of their pursuit to lure the West Ham United defender to Emirates Stadium.

He would cost nothing more than £8 million, but Arsene Wenger may look for upgrades to Winston Reid, who can actually give Per Mertesacker a run for his money.

The New Zealand international, on the contrary, can only make Arsenal’s bench.

This report comes shortly after it was revealed that Arsene Wenger has given up on Loic Perrin.

Such signs suggest that Arsene Wenger is lining up a big surprise.

He has acknowledged that a defender is required during the January transfer window. With only a few defenders available, Arsene Wenger will be expected to shell out his genius yet again.