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Arsenal are thought to be ready to make a shock bid for Watford defender Adrian Mariappa.
The 25-year-old is also being tracked by Newcastle United and Swansea City, according to The Sun.
The Championship side could accept around £2m for the centre-back.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger admitted on Sunday that he could still bring in new faces before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
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