Arsenal 'make contact over player-plus-cash deal for Emiliano Buendia'

Arsenal have reportedly touched base with Norwich City over a proposed player-plus-cash deal for playmaker Emiliano Buendia.

Despite the recent emergence of Emile Smith Rowe, the Gunners are still believed to be in the market for a new creative midfielder in the January transfer window.

Arsenal have also been linked with moves for Real Madrid's Isco and Borussia Dortmund's Julian Brandt, but a transfer for either player is not expected to come to fruition.

Now, The Independent claims that Buendia is a priority on Mikel Arteta's wishlist and Arsenal have made contact with Norwich over a potential deal this month.

The report adds that Reiss Nelson or Joe Willock could head to Carrow Road as part of a deal, although Daniel Farke recently affirmed that the £40m-rated Argentinian is "totally committed" to Norwich amid speculation regarding his future.

The 24-year-old already boasts seven goals and seven assists in the current Championship campaign and scored the winner for the Canaries in their 1-0 triumph over Barnsley on Saturday.