Arsenal's hopes of signing Arda Turan have been boosted after the Turkish midfielder, Aleix Vidal and Thomas Vermaelen were told they have no future at Barcelona and will be available for transfer in January, according to Sport.
Barcelona are planning a winter clear out to reduce a crippling wage bill that will hamper their chances of landing Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho.
The news of Turan's availability is set to put Arsenal on high alert with the midfielder a long-term target of Arsene Wenger, with the Gunners still interested as recently as last month.