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Arsene Wenger is determined to sign a new striker in January - and Fernando Llorente could be a stop-gap option.

Arsenal boss Wenger is keen to strengthen his squad because Olivier Giroud is the only fit senior traditional centre-forward at the club.

Liverpool's Luis Suarez remains in the Gunners' sights but Wenger may find it difficult to bring in any of his top targets.

He could end up having to do a loan deal to bridge the gap to next summer, which could open the door for Llorente.

The 28-year-old Spain international has been left largely on the bench since joining Juventus from Athletic Bilbao in the summer, and will be desperate for regular football in a World Cup year.

Juve have largely only used one striker and Llorente - a player Arsenal have scouted in the past - is behind Carlos Tevez in the pecking order.

Wenger recognises the need to give his squad a lift and if they are in contention for trophies then a loan deal to provide back-up for in-form Giroud may be the perfect solution.

Arsenal still have Suarez on their radar but may face competition for his signature from Real Madrid, who in turn could possibly offload Karim Benzema.

Wenger has been delighted with the signing of Mesut Ozil because it has given the club such a morale-boost, and the arrival of a new striker may do the same in January.

* ARSENAL are confident midfielder Santi Cazorla will be fit to face Norwich on Saturday week. He has stepped up his training after an ankle injury.