Arsenal in Chamakh negotiations; Matuidi on the horizon

St Etienne's Blaise Matuidi (L) maybe on his way to the Emirates

L'Equipe is reporting Arsene Wenger approached Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud inquiring about the services of Marouane Chamakh. The Bordeaux striker had his heart set for Sunderland when Laurent Blanc excluded that move saying it represented a step down and calling for him to remain in Bordeaux.