Tenacious midfielder Yaya Toure is wanted by Arsenal to fill the void in their defensive midfield position. After Matthieu Flamini’s departure to AC Milan, Arsenal have not been able to sign a defensive midfielder. Brazilian youngster Denilson has failed to step up to the job.

Arsenal will bid £ 6 million for Yaya Toure in the January transfer window. Toure has found it difficult to get into Barcelona ’s starting line-up in recent games and a move to England could boost his career. Arsenal are also on the look out for a striker and are keeping tabs on Batefimbi Gomis.

In some other news surrounding contract renewals at Barcelona, youngster Sergio Busquets is to be offered a new contact at the end of the season. The deal will keep Busquets at Camp Nou till 2013 and is likely to be finalised in few days.