Arsenal handed huge boost in their hopes to sign Manchester United star Juan Mata.
Mata has just one year left on his current contract at Old Trafford.
Despite he is in talks about extending his stay it has been claimed that Arsenal boss Unai Emery, who worked with Mata during their time at Valencia is keen on luring the player to the Emirates.
According to
ESPN, Mata is free to talk to other clubs about his move in January.
Mata has scored three goals and provided an assist in 13 games in all competitions.