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Laurie Martin

Who is Xeka? Arsenal linked with free agent midfielder after Lille release

Xeka Lille Arsenal Ben White Gunners Ligue 1 Oleksandr Zinchenko Thomas Partey Brentford Arsenal

After injuries to Thomas Partey and Mohammed Elneny, Arsenal made a series of late moves for Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz on deadline day in attempt to bolster their midfield options, but a deal couldn't be agreed. It has left the Gunners light in the midfield department and many supporters will be expecting them to make reinforcements in that area of the pitch in January.

However, they could solve their midfield issues before then, with the Gunners still able to sign a free agent if they wish. Arsenal only submitted 21 players in their 25-man Premier League squad earlier this week, meaning there is room for a free agent to come straight into the squad if they do sign one.

READ MORE: Arsenal's Premier League squad confirmed as Bukayo Saka and William Saliba absence explained

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