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Five clubs that should purchase Dimitri Payet

By Roy Emanuel

Jul 21, 2016; London, United Kingdom; General view of the seats at Olympic Stadium with the team name West Ham United F.C. prior to the London Anniversary Games. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 21, 2016; London, United Kingdom; General view of the seats at Olympic Stadium with the team name West Ham United F.C. prior to the London Anniversary Games. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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SWANSEA, WALES – JANUARY 14: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal celebrates scoring his sides fourth goal with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Arsenal (L) and Gabriel of Arsenal (R) during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Arsenal at Liberty Stadium on January 14, 2017 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)
SWANSEA, WALES – JANUARY 14: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal celebrates scoring his sides fourth goal with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Arsenal (L) and Gabriel of Arsenal (R) during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Arsenal at Liberty Stadium on January 14, 2017 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images) /

Arsenal

Arsenal and manager Arsene Wenger stumbled a bit last month with two consecutive losses, but are unbeaten to begin the new year (3-1-0). Adding a player of Payet’s quality would be a major step toward climbing the Premier League table.

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The Gunners boast talent at a number of positions. Their back-line has been stellar and their defensive midfielders have been in good form. Strikers Olivier Giroud, Lucas Perez and Danny Welbeck provide great depth, while Petr Cech is reliable in goal.

But Arsenal are currently battling different elements off the pitch. The club has struggled in signing Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil to new contracts.

On top of this, rumours of Sanchez securing a transfer away from the Emirates could be devastating. Italian giants Juventus have been reportedly interested in the Chilean international’s services, along with Manchester City and Chelsea.

While Sanchez is certainly not guaranteed to be on the way out, Wenger may feel that another midfielder of Dimitri Payet’s quality and attacking ability will be important this January.

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