Hertha Berlin star Raffael has emerged as a January transfer target for Arsenal, as Arsene Wenger looks to strengthen his struggling squad.
Wenger recruited Mikel Arteta and Yossi Benayoun in the closing stages of the summer transfer window, but having lost Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona and Samir Nasri to Manchester City, the Gunners boss is keen to bring in another midfielder.
Reports in Germany suggest that man could be Brazilian-born Raffael, who has scored twice in six Bundesliga games on the club's return to the top flight.
The 26-year-old former FC Zurich star, who scored ten goals last season to help Hertha win the second tier of the German league, is under contract until 2014 and would cost the Gunners around £4million.
It is believed Arsenal have been watching the attacking midfielder since the start of the Bundesliga season, with a view to making a bid in January.
News that Jack Wilshere's ankle injury will keep him on the sidelines for months may see Wenger step up his interest in Raffael, even though the England international is optimistic he will be able to return to action at Christmas.
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