3) Adrien Rabiot
Arsenal’s scouts are believed to have watched the Rabiot extensively and it is easy to imagine that the 20-year-old French midfielder with a strong passing ability will appeal to Wenger. His skillset mean he is arguably not exactly what Arsenal need in the defensive midfield role, but he could still be an interesting acquisition. And, with Rabiot having some serious competition in the PSG midfield from the likes of Marco Verratti, he could be tempted by a move away should he fail to get the game time he desires.
With 91% accuracy and involvement in blocks, clearances and interceptions, this young man surely should be a big target for Arsenal if they do fail to get their hands on Carvalho. Adrien Rabiot openly admitted recently that he may seek options to move away from the club to get more time. Rabiot has played over 60 times for PSG, but since his breakthrough into the first team squad, he has seen more established and trusted midfielders stand in his way. Yohan Cabaye was previously ahead of him in the pecking order before his move to Crystal Palace, and he now has to contend with Blaise Matuidi, Marco Verratti and Thiago Motta, all of whom manager Laurent Blanc seems to favour. It is perhaps understandable that Rabiot has grown frustrated at his status as a bit-part player at Parc des Princes.