Arsenal Transfer News: Today's Gunner Gossip on Wenger, Kaka and Arteta

North London certainly isn't happy about the Arsene Wenger has handled things this summer.

The French boss finally gave in to the sale of former captain Cesc Fabregas, and on the heels of an 0-2 loss to rivals Liverpool things are not great around the Emirates.

The looming departure of Samir Nasri is a problem that will find a resolution in the next week, but if he is shipped away things good get ugly quickly.

That is why the names Kaka, Mikel Arteta and Yann M'Vila have surfaced today as Arsenal targets.

The trio of midfielders join a long list of defenders that Wenger has had his eye for the last few months, but hasn't seemed to pull the trigger on.

Reports indicate that Wenger is considering a bold loan move for Real Madrid's Kaka. The 29-year old has been not been on form at the Bernabeu since arriving in 2009 and Los Blancos may actually consider getting some money back for him.

This would be a mistake for the Gunners though. A big name is definitely necessary, but not one that fans can't get comfortable with long term. The loss of Fabregas, and potential loss of Nasri, will weigh heavily on this club's future endeavors if not addressed correctly.

Kaka is not the correct replacement.

As for Arteta, the 29-year old Spanish midfielder would be a solid addition, but is not enough of a fix on his own. He's failed to be capped by his national squad during his career and would only be a short-term answer.

M'Vila is the complete opposite at 21-years old. He'd likely be the cheapest option and provides the Gunners with a potential long-term solution in the midfield. The 21-year old Frenchman has already been capped 11 times by his national team, has the necessary experience to step in immediately and would only cost around £10 million according to Mirror Football.  

Wenger, and the North London outfit, have their backs to the wall right now.

The impending playoff with Udinese on Wednesday is a huge. They travel to Udine with a one-goal advantage and need something to take the sting away from Liverpool loss.

The club also has a match with Manchester United in the coming week and if they don't address their current roster they could staring at an 0-2-1 hole to start their Premiership campaign.

Things have to change around the Emirates or it will immediately become more uncomfortable for Arsene Wenger in the next week.

There is money to be spent and it's time Arsene Wenger open his checkbook.