Source: Daily_Mail
Chamakh back in the frame as Wenger looks to boost his Arsenal strikeforce
Arsene Wenger is set to revive his interest in Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh in a desperate attempt to revive his misfring Gunners. [LNB]The Arsenal boss admits his concern at failing to score in back-to-back Barclays Premier League defeats by Chelsea and Sunderland following injury to star striker Robin van Persie. [LNB]With the Holland international now ruled out for up to five months and Nicklas Bendtner also struggling with a groin strain, Wenger is contemplating adding to his attacking options when the transfer window opens in January. [LNB] London calling: Chamakh (right) is back on Arsenal's radar[LNB]The Frenchman remains an admirer of Chamakh, but a summer pursuit turned ugly when he refused to bid even half of Bordeaux's £15million asking price and later withdrew his interest because he thought the Morocco international would struggle to get a game at the Emirates Stadium. [LNB]The landscape has changed, however, and Chamakh could be available at a knockdown price as he is out of contract in the summer. [LNB] However, the 25-year-old has indicated a willingness to sign a new deal with the French champions, who are again leading the way in Ligue 1 and going well in the Champions League. [LNB]Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud may be reluctant to do business with Wenger, meaning Arsenal are looking at other options, reports French newspaper L'Equipe. [LNB]Sportsmail revealed in the summer that Arsenal were trying to do a deal for Toulouse striker Andre-Pierre Gignac and the 23-year-old remains on Wenger's hit list. [LNB]Real Madrid'sRuud van Nistelrooy - the former Manchester United striker linked to Tottenham, City and Liverpool - could be another option.[LNB] Wenger to let Vela provide a case against Bordeaux star ChamakhManchester United tracking Arsenal and West Ham strike target ChamakhArsenal boss Wenger admits telling striker Chamakh: We don't need youArsenal and West Ham target Chamakh insists he won't join a French clubArshavin refuses to dwell on defeat as Asenal star insists: We can still win titleARSENAL FC
