Two players who could make an Arsenal return in January

Carlos Vela

Remember Carlos Vela? He made just 62 appearances for Arsenal between 2008 and 2011, and netted just 11 times for Arsene Wenger’s men.

However, since leaving the Emirates and moving to Real Sociedad, the Mexican international has gone from strength to strength.

The 27-year-old has scored 66 goals in 208 games for the Spanish club, and scored in excess of ten goals in his first four campaigns in La Liga.

Last season’s tally was disappointing, as he netted just five times for Sociedad, but Vela already has four goals and two assists in 16 La Liga games this time around, helping the club to fifth in the Spanish top-flight.

At 27, Vela should be entering his peak years, and could well give the Gunners another solid attacking option for years to come.