5 players Arsenal should target in the January transfer window

#2 Julian Draxler (Forward)

Julian Draxler - warm the bench at PSG or start at Arsenal?

This is a transfer that makes perfect sense for both player and club. With Alexis Sanchez destined to leave the Emirates in January or the summer, Julian Draxler would be a reasonable signing to take his place.

The German forward moved to Paris Saint-Germain last January and made an instant impact before he was sidelined this season thanks to PSG's purchases of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. With the €402m duo partnering Edinson Cavani up front and Angel Di Maria also in the frame, Draxler has been reduced to a bit-part role.

The 24-year-old has also been asked to play in a position unfamiliar to him - central midfield. Traditionally a winger, Draxler is used to playing closer to goal but he has been shoe-horned into this side just so Unai Emery can play the trio of Neymar-Cavani-Mbappe up front.

Draxler's skill set allows him to play on either flank. His dribbling skills and chance creation is ideal for a Wenger-managed side with neat layoffs and dribbling skills. His set-piece ability would also be instrumental as Alexis' departure would leave Arsenal in need of a right-footed free-kick taker.