Arsenal have been woeful at the back this season. It is not a new problem but the Gunners have conceded 27 in just 17 games, and it is costing them points.

The likes of Sokratis and David Luiz have not been able to put in the types of performances that we should expect from two such experienced players.

So if the club do decide to enter the January transfer market for another centre-back, who will they be looking at?

We take a look at five different options from around Europe that the Gunners scouts may be looking at. Press the “next page” to find out the options we have identified: