Arsenal add Alba to wishlist with Draxler, Khedira and Reus

Barcelona defender is latest target for Arsene Wenger, but Manchester United and City are also keen

Jordi Alba
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With Arsenal's title hopes disappearing quicker than an Indian summer, the Gunners are said to be weighing up a move for Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba, but they must see off Manchester United to get their man.

According to the Daily Express both sides are considering tabling bids come January in the region of £25m for the Spanish international. Alba will have his work cut out whoever he chooses, as the two sides' defences have been as porous as the White House security this season.

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Bill Mann is a football correspondent for The Week.co.uk, scouring the world's football press daily for the popular Transfer Talk column.