Arsenal Transfer News: Fresh Rumours on Marouane Fellaini and Jack Wilshere

Arsenal are set to offer Marouane Fellaini a contract, with the midfielder ready to become a free agent after turning down a new deal at Manchester United, according to reports.

Richard Tanner of the Daily Express noted Gunners manager Arsene Wenger could sign the Belgium international on a free transfer, as the player considers his options. United boss Jose Mourinho does not want to sell Fellaini in the winter, preferring to allow the player to depart for nothing at the end of the season.

The former Everton man can sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign sides in January, but Wenger's interest could turn the midfielder's head.

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Per Tanner, United offered the 29-year-old a two-year deal to stay at Old Trafford, but it is believed he has decided to explore his choices elsewhere.

Arsenal could accommodate the type of player Fellaini is, bringing height and power in equal measure. The Gunners have long missed an individual who brings brawn to the table, but the United man is also adept at finding the back of the net.

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Fellaini has scored four goals in eight appearances in the Premier League and UEFA Champions League this term, according to WhoScored.com, and he could be a useful asset for the north London giants.

In other Gunners news, Jack Wilshere has emerged as a target for Real Betis, with the La Liga side attempting to sign the midfielder on a free transfer next summer.

Warren Haughton of The Sun reported Betis have made contact with the player's agent, and it is understood he is open to a move to Spain. Wenger wants Wilshere to sign a new deal at the Emirates Stadium as his contract runs out at the end of the campaign. 

However, the player has struggled with form and fitness in the past few seasons, and his stock has plummeted with Arsenal supporters. 

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There is no doubting Wilshere's technical prowess, but he has become an ineffectual member of the squad and had an unspectacular loan spell at Bournemouth last season. 

A move to La Liga could be the fresh start the England international needs, and at 25, the player is desperate to be a starter rather than an occasional substitute.

Betis are just outside the European positions in the Spanish league, offering Wilshere the chance to impress in a challenging environment.