Arsenal Rumors Central (from L to R): Theo Walcott and Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette. (Photo : Reuters)
Arsene Wenger's side will try to settle down and regroup after the 0-2 beating they suffered from struggling defending champs Chelsea in week 6 competitions of the 2015-2016 Premier League season amidst old rival Jose Mourinho's comments that he wants all of Arsenal's players and the team "has the squad to be champions."
La Liga's FC Barcelona also expressed interest in one of Gunners' strikers while Wenger is interested in a France international striker to add to his crew.
Barça eyes Theo Walcott as replacement for injured winger Rafinha: Reports are out that Luis Enrique is targeting the 26-year-old Englishman in January following the departure of Pedro to Chelsea and the ACL tear that midfielder Rafinha suffered in a match against Roma in the Champions League.
The 22-year-old Brazilian is expected to be out six to nine months and Barcelona's depth is badly affected because of it.
There were no confirmations of how much Walcott's release clause would be, but it seems like Wenger is keen on keeping the England international as the Gunners are also lacking in depth up front. Verdict: Fiction.
Newcastle United aims to rival Arsenal and Liverpool for Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette: Wenger had long been a fan of the French forward and he and Brendan Rodgers are reportedly set to compete for the 24-year-old's services this January.
However, rumored to be joining the two Premier League giants are the Magpies, who are currently at the bottom three of the English table.
Last season's Ligue 1 top goal scorer had been struggling this season, but it didn't stop him from being one of the most in-demand players when the winter transfer window opens. Verdict: Fact.
