, and the rest of the football world, are closing in on the start of the January transfer window.
It could be a pivotal period for the Gunners—with Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil hurtling towards the end of their contracts, manager Arsene Wenger will doubtless have to fend off considerable interest in his star duo.
However, the transfer window needs to be about more than resisting offers for existing players; Arsenal must capitalise on the opportunity to strengthen their squad. With the club's scouting expected to intensify over the next few weeks, OGC Nice's Wylan Cyprien must be one of the names on their shopping list.