Arsenal January Transfer Rumours: Top 10 Gossip Stories of the Week

Arsenal are gearing up for a testing clash with Stoke City this weekend. Both clubs earned victories during midweek in their respective European competitions and will be searching for continued success in the EPL.

The Gunners have four wins in their last five matches across all competitions and will hope to earn another result against Stoke at the Emirates. Tony Pulis and the Potters have never won against Arsenal in London since they were promoted in the 2008-09 season.

With all the anticipation for this weekend's action, we take stock of the biggest Arsenal news and rumors in regards to the ins and outs for the club in January.

Theo Walcott

The Daily Mirror reports that Juventus are putting together a deal which they hope will bring Arsenal's pacy wide attacker to Turin in January.

Xherdan Shaqiri

Arsenal looked to have hopes of signing FC Basel and Switzerland star Xherdan Shaqiri in previous weeks.

However, according to Metro, it now looks like he could be most likely to join Hamburg SV despite their bottom of the table position in Germany.

Eden Hazard

The Gunners continue to be linked with a January move for Lille attacker Eden Hazard.

However, ESPNSOCCERNET.com have revealed that it is Chelsea that are in the driving seat and not Arsenal.

Andrei Arshavin

Former Arsenal manager George Graham has hit out at Andrei Arshavin, claiming that he has not been worth his paycheck by a long shot so far this season.

It will be interesting to see if this negative outburst about Arshavin has a deeper meaning, and perhaps the Russian could be out in the cold come January.

Thomas Vermaelen

Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen has committed his long-term future to the Gunners, signing a new contract this week.

This is great news with him being close to fitness once again, he is the rock in defense that Arsenal have been missing all season.

Ahmed Musa

Ahmed Musa is one of the latest teenagers to hit Arsene Wenger's shopping list.

The 19-year-old appears to be targeted as another option on the right side of attack, but his signing could draw more fan backlash due to his age and unproven ability in England.

Marouane Chamakh

Arsenal's Marouane Chamakh could be on his way back to France with Marseilles claiming to be interested in the former Bordeaux striker.

During his time in England he has failed to ever land regular playing time, and continues to languish on the Arsenal bench with little prospect of a future in the starting XI.

Lucho Gonzalez

Arsenal's real reason behind Marouane Chamakh's possible move to Marseilles could be as a bargaining chip to attempt another effort at the signing of Lucho Gonzalez.

The Gunners failed in a bid for Gonzalez in the summer, but with the need of a defensive minded midfielder, the French manager might renew his interest in January.

Robin Van Persie

The Daily Mail has reported that Real Madrid are set to make a major bid for Arsenal's main offensive weapon in Robin Van Persie in January.

However, the Daily Mirror has conflicting reports, stating that Van Persie is going nowhere and is fully committed to the Gunners.

Hugo Rodallega

Wigan Athletic's Hugo Rodallega is refusing to continue contract talks with the Latics according to the Daily Mail. That could be chalked up to Wigan's 20th place spot in the table.

However, both Liverpool and Arsenal are in pole position to attempt a raid for the Colombian striker come January.