Real reportedly set to launch a £25 million bid to lure Arsene Wenger to Spain and will test club’s resolve to hold on to captain.

Arsene Wenger has targeted Everton star Mikel Arteta as a replacement for the injured Cesc Fabregas and could launch a January bid.

Arsenal are ready to test Everton’s resolve to hold on to their top players by offering 10m for midfielder Mikel Arteta when the transfer window re-opens on January 1.

Long-term injury-victim Cesc Fabregas is convinced Arsenal can compete for the game’s top honours in his absence.

Arsene Wenger feels the first six weeks of Cesc Fabregas rehabilitation will be the most difficult but the Spaniard is looking on the bright side of the situaiton.

CESC FABREGAS claims his medial ligament injury could have been much worse

Arsene Wenger is looking to Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso as a replacement for injured Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas.

Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas has been ruled out for up to four months with the knee ligament injury he picked up against Liverpool on Sunday.

Arsenal look set to be without Cesc Fabregas for the festive period at the very least after he picked up a knee injury.

Arsenal 1 Liverpool 1Draw served only to confirm that Arsenal’s title hopes are over while Liverpool remain confident of first title for two decades.