Arsenal linked with West Ham defender and Barca star

Could Pedro be set for Arsenal switch?

Arsenal are looking to boost their defensive options and one name linked yet again is West Ham's Winston Reid.

Arsenal are keen to bolster their options in defence with the signing of Winston Reid from West Ham, according to The Mirror.

It's well known the Gunners are short of options at the back and manager Arsene Wenger has been linked with the likes of Borussia Dortmund's Mats Hummels and Manchester United's Chris Smalling. However Reid has now emerged as a potential target for the north London outfit, with the New Zealand international nearing the end of his deal at Upton Park. With no new contract yet signed, the Hammers might have to let the Kiwi go for a reduced price in January rather than let him leave for free in the summer.

Sticking with Arsenal, the Daily Express has suggested they could make a move for Barcelona attacker Pedro, who is thought to be nearing an end to his spell at the Camp Nou. With the arrival of former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez at the Blaugrana, game time looks like it will be hard to come by for Pedro and that could play into the hands of the Gunners.

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Moving on to news from The Hawthorns and West Brom boss Alan Irvine has admitted he is bracing himself for offers from Premier League rivals for his star striker Saido Berahino in January. Currently the highest English scorer in the Premier League this term, Berahino is attracting plenty of attention according to the Baggies boss but the club are hoping they can do enough to keep hold of the England Under 21 international.

Back to the capital and Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has ruled out any chance of midfielder Paulinho rejoining his former employers Corinthians on loan. Another player struggling for time on the field, it's believed Corinthians are keen on luring the Brazil international back to his homeland on a loan deal. However Pochettino still considers Paulinho an important part of his squad going forward.

Benfica midfielder Enzo Perez is attracting interest ahead of the January transfer window and reports in Spain suggest Valencia are going to win the race to sign the playmaker. Superdeporte suggest Los Che are the frontrunners to sign the 28-year-old, which won't come as good news for both Spurs and Manchester City who are also thought to be keen on signing the Argentine in the New Year.