Arsenal Transfers: 10 Deals That Could Happen In January

€œThere is a huge difference between the perception that people have of me and : I€™m not scared to spend money. If you go out with me one night, you will understand that.€

These are the words of Arsene Wenger as he publicly lays out his uncharacteristically ambitious transfer plans for the upcoming January window. That's right, Arsene Wenger... The Frenchman is renowned for his stingy approach to signing players, but it seems he has finally recognised the need to spend big in order to boost the Gunners' chances of lifting silverware this campaign and years down the track. The £34 million arrival of Alexis Sanchez last summer signalled he's prepared to dig into his pockets for the world's best when the cash is available. Arsenal must allow Wenger to continue investing in players of this ilk, or put the club at risk of falling behind the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City, and, perhaps since the arrival of Louis van Gaal, Manchester United. An extensive injury list and a lack of defensive quality compared to the rest of the Premier League means reinforcing the back four must be Wenger's top priority this winter. However, as the following transfer rumours suggest, the Arsenal boss of 18 years might have other ideas. Here are 10 players who could come or go from the Emirates Stadium this January...