Arsenal Transfer News and Rumours Tracker: Week of November 3

As we move into November, the January transfer window creeps ever closer. Arsenal's long wait for reinforcements should soon be over.

Gunners fans will hope Arsene Wenger has already begun negotiating deals ahead of the window. Arsenal are desperate for defensive recruits, and there is no excuse not to have potential signings lined up well before the window opens.

Check back on this article over the week as we keep you updated on the latest Arsenal-related transfer tattle.

-Last updated: Wednesday, November 5- 

Arsenal Reported to Be Watching Christoph Kramer

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Wednesday, November 5

Wayne Veysey of Goal.com claims Arsenal are keeping tabs on Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Christoph Kramer.

With both Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini failing to convince at the base of the Gunners midfield, World Cup-winner Kramer could be an astute purchase.

However, Leverkusen are unlikely to willingly part with their prize asset, and the player himself may prefer to remain in German football for the time being.

Arsenal Target Fabian Schar Open to January Move

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Monday, November 3

Arsenal's main aim for the January transfer window must be to secure a new centre-back.

The good news is that one of their supposed targets, Fabian Schar, sounds open to the prospect of a January switch.

Speaking to Swiss paper Blick (h/t the Daily Mirror), Schar said:

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My dream remains to have an experience abroad. I've always said that if the opportunity presented itself, I would take it, obviously in agreement with Basel. I need a team with important prospects. I'd like the Bundesliga, Premier League or top Italian clubs like Inter, Milan and Juventus. I couldn't say no. I want to hear all my options and consider them carefully.

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Schar's physical presence and positional discipline would be an excellent addition Arsene Wenger's defensive retinue. 

Manchester United Join Arsenal in Julian Draxler Pursuit

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Monday, November 3

Almost every week seems to bring a new story about the future of Schalke's Julian Draxler.

The latest twist, according to Izzy Horsefield of the Daily Express, is that Manchester United have joined the chase to sign the German international.

At present, Arsenal have a surplus of attacking midfielders. However, with doubts over the futures of Tomas Rosicky, Lukas Podolski and Santi Cazorla, Arsenal are wise to retain an interest in Draxler.