Arsenal could lose first team star in January

North London side Arsenal could be set to lose their goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as he is being wanted by French Logue 1 side Rennes ahead of the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks.

Reports according to French Football News claim that two clubs are already in talks with the layer which means he might be having his last days at the Emirates Stadium before the new year.

Emiliano Martinez has not been regular in the Unai Emery team as he has been left to the bench with the arrival of Bernd Leno from Bayer Leverkusen and the already existence of former Chelsea player Petr Cech.

• Thierry Henry turns attention to Arsenal, Chelsea for defensive crisis

The goalkeeper could be ready for a new challenge with French side ready to hand him one knowing that they are on the verge of losing their own keeper Tomas Koubek when the transfer window reopens.

There is no doubt that the North London side will sanction a move for the 26-year-old as he has not made any impact in the club nor given his seniors a good fight.

However, the Gunners have their eyes on a Champions League football next season which means a top four finish for the North London side is not negotiable.