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Here's my verdict on the names in the frame:
Mario Balotelli (19, Inter Milan, £20million)
Wenger has already admitted he is a big admirer of the Inter Milan hot shot - but has completely dismissed any chance of a deal.
Chelsea are keen and that Arsenal cannot compete in a £20million auction. "There is no chance," said Wenger.
Transfer rating: 0/5
Edin Dzeko (23, Wolfsburg, £25million)
The giant 6ft 3in striker is top of Wenger's wanted list. Bar none. He's got all the qualities: he's prolific, has pace and a physical presence. But getting him is another matter.
Arsenal have tracked him for more than a year, had a £10million bid turned down last summer and Wolfsburg value him at £30million. Furthermore, Dzeko has set his heart on a move to AC Milan. As such, the chances of Arsenal getting their man are slim.
Transfer rating: 3/5
Ruud van Nistelrooy (33, Real Madrid, loan)
On the surface, it may seem utterly unrealistic that an ex-Manchester United, Gooners hate figure could join Arsenal.
But if time is running out, things are getting desperate and players are not back from injury, then Wenger may consider it. The boss has already laughed it off but sometimes needs must...
Real Madrid are ready to let him go out on loan in January to help his fitness levels and Liverpool have pulled out of the running.
Transfer rating: 2/5
Marouane Chamakh (25, Bordeaux, £3million)
Wenger had the chance to sign Chamakh last summer - and quibbled over £1million.
Bordeaux wanted £6million but Arsenal offered £5million - and how they must now regret not going the extra yard for the Moroccan.
Arsenal have made discreet enquiries again about a deal in January and Chamakh says the Gunners want him to sign now. But it's much more likely to happen when the striker will be available for free in the summer.
Transfer rating: 3
Andre-Pierre Gignac (24, Toulouse, £15million)
A big, powerful French international. Not so prolific this season after scoring plenty of goals last season.
There was big interest in him last summer, his value may have dropped a bit and Gignac may yet emerge as the number one target this summer because others are out of range.
Transfer rating: 4/5
Carlton Cole (26, West Ham, £9million)
The England striker is definitely on Wenger's radar; he likes Cole because he's big, strong and scores goals.
But Arsenal have fears about his injury record and doubts as to whether he has a long-running knee problem. That almost certainly kills off a January deal, especially as he's currently out injured.
Transfer rating: 2/5
Gabriel Agbonlahor (23, Aston Villa, £20million)
This one is a non-starter in January. But if ever the Villa forward fancied a move then there is no bigger fan of Agbonlahor than Wenger because of his pace and ability to destroy opponents.
Transfer rating: 0/5
Eden Hazard (18, Lille, £6million)
Rather like Brazilian Wellington Silva and Anderlecht's teenager Romelu Lukaku, Belgian starlet Hazard is one for the future.
Arsenal have been tracking Hazard for months and may follow Silva to the Premier League at the right price. But they're all for the future.
Transfer rating: 1/5
