Further down the pitch, Arsenal need to decide on a No 6 for the future. Thomas Partey, who turns 32 in the summer, and Jorginho, 33, are both into the final six months of their contracts. While Declan Rice can play as a No 6, his talents are better utilised as the left No 8 in Mikel Arteta’s system.

Real Madrid are looking at the possibility of bringing in a new right-back this January given that Lucas Vazquez has been struggling and there is no depth in the position.Los Blancos want to sign

The Spanish giants have already enquired about signing the England international in January, a move that was immediately rebuffed by the Reds