Arsenal are expected to make a fresh inquiry for Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho in the next 48 hours as Arsene Wenger attempts to bolster his midfield before the transfer deadline.

Arsenal will not pay the £37 million release clause in Carvalho’s contract, but Wenger wants to sign a defensive midfielder before the transfer window shuts.

VIDEO Scroll down to watch William Carvalho takes out two players in one tackle

Target: Arsenal are ready to test Sporting Lisbon's resolve over William Carvalho

If Sporting will accept £20m for the player, the deal could happen but Arsenal are also considering a move for Brazilian Luiz Gustavo.

The Wolfsburg midfielder has been on the club’s radar for some time but again they have been deterred by the £27m buyout clause in his contract.

Interest: Arsenal could also move for Wolfburg's Luiz Gustavo