Arsenal could miss out in the race to sign Steven N'Zonzi with West Ham registering interest in the Sevilla star.
Everton have also been credited with an interest, report the Sun, due to Toffees boss Sam Allardyce's time with the France international at Blackburn Rovers.
The Gunners could sure up their midfield with N'Zonzi's arrival, but despite relations breaking down in Andalusia, increased competition could drive up the price.
The sacking off manager Eduardo Berizzo may also change matters and, depending on his replacement, persuade N'Zonzi to stay.
PSG name their price for Arsenal target Julian Draxler as Arsene Wenger eyes Alexis Sanchez replacement
Arsenal have been told they must spend £40million to land Julian Draxler.
The Germany forward has been a long-term target for Arsene Wenger.
He joined PSG last year from Wolfsburg but the 24-year-old has failed to truly impress since.
Arsenal have long been admirers of Draxler and now they could be encouraged to make a move when the window re-opens for business.
PSG are determined to rival Manchester City for the signature of Alexis Sanchez.
Broke ex-Arsenal star Emmanuel Eboue offered coaching role by Galatasaray after hearing of defender's plight
Emmanuel Eboue has been offered a coaching role by Galatasaray after learning of the defender's plight.
The ex-Arsenal star has been left with nothing after a bitter divorce battle with his wife Aurelie.
Eboue spends his days hiding from bailiffs, sometimes sleeps on the floor of a friend’s home, travels by bus and even cleans his clothes by hand because he has no washing machine.
However, the 34-year-old has been handed a lifeline by the manager of one of his former clubs with a coaching role with their Under-14s.
Galatasaray boss Fatih Terim told CNN: ‘We heard news about Eboue in the dressing room. I was informed there, we will do whatever we can to help my friend.”