Arsenal Transfers: 6 Strikers Wenger Must Sign Before Deadline Day

5. André-Pierre Gignac

Alternatively, Arsenal could reignite their interest in André-Pierre Gignac. The Gunners have a long-standing interest in the Marseille man, who revealed he recently turned down an offer "from a top five side in England who play in red", according to the Daily Star. Liverpool and Manchester United have both shared Arsene Wenger's interest in the player in the past and the Frenchman could rekindle the pursuit of his compatriot. Arsenal have been tracking Gignac since 2010 with Wenger once admitting that he "likes the player" but he said in 2010 that he has concerns over the French striker's market value. The former Lorient forward was worth an estimated £20 million four seasons ago and his price tag will surely have soured in the years that have passed having scored 16 Ligue 1 goals in 35 appearances last season. Gignac has already scored three league goals from the same number of appearances this season, according to Squawka stats, and is well on course to enjoy another fine campaign in front of goal. Regardless of how much he might be worth, Wenger must consider him as a replacement for the crocked Giroud.