Vela falls under Xerez radar

// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Arsenal striker Carlos Vela is a shock January transfer window target of Spanish basement boys Xerez. Vela has failed to command a place in the Gunners starting XI since joining in 2005 and the Mexico forward is eager for first team football to aid his country's World Cup challenge.Vela had hoped for a regular berth in the Arsene Wenger's side following the departure of Emmanuel Adebayor but has been unable to stake a claim after suffering an ankle injury early this season.Since returning to fitness, the Mexico international has managed only one appearance for Arsenal this term - as a substitute in the 2-0 Carling Cup win over West Brom.The 20-year-old, who has already had spells on loan in Spain at Salamanca and Osasuna, could be geared for another stint in La Liga with Xerez desperately needing a goalscorer to lift them off the foot of the table."We are looking to bring in a forward who can stop the lack of goals in the team," a Xerez spokesperson said."We are looking at a number of options in the European and Spanish markets and it is possible that Carlos will arrive in the winter market."

Source: SKY_Sports