5 midfielders Arsenal should target in January

#4 Rafinha (Barcelona)

Rafinha has never been able to hold down a regular first team spot at Barcelona

Arsenal were supposedly interested in Barcelona midfielder Rafinha this summer, and could go back in for the Brazilian again this forthcoming January transfer window.

In the summer, a knee injury, which still keeps him out to this day, disrupted any chance of a move to North London, but a return to fitness could offer the Brazilian a chance of regular football again in January.

Rafinha has never had a regular spot in the starting 11 at Barcelona, but a move to Arsenal would almost definitely see him get more game time. He has great ability, but unfortunately, it doesn’t work out for all La Masia graduates.

Rafinha has sharp footwork and a great passing range, similarly to Jack Wilshere, but obviously on a more advanced level, which would make him perfect for Arsenal.

If he has any aspirations of making the World Cup squad, he will need to play regularly. Currently, it seems that isn’t going to happen with Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta, Denis Suarez, Ivan Rakitic, Andre Gomes and potentially Sergi Roberto all ahead of him in the pecking order.

If Ernesto Valverde decides the Brazilian isn’t good enough to play for his Barcelona side, he must switch clubs, and Arsenal should be the club who swoop in and offer him regular playing time ahead of a World Cup year.