Arsenal Transfers: 8 Exceptional Deadline Day Signings Wenger Should Make

6. Sergio Busquets

Undoubtedly one for the Silly Season column, this rumour actually picked up some pace at the start of the window with the suggestion being that Barcelona were looking to cash in on the 26-year-old. It seems unlikely, especially with his contract running until 2018 at least, but he does have a release clause that might attract particularly motivated buyers. Even more problematic is the fact that Arsenal have just extended both Coquelin and Arteta's contracts and aren't exactly stretched in midfield at the minute: but as Wenger said if an extraordinary player became available, he would pay attention. And that's exactly what the Spaniard is.