Here in the Football Transfer Tavern, punters are looking up rather interestedly at the latest claim from Metro.

The publication seem to be under the impression that Arsenal are planning a £30 million double raid on Newcastle United.

The club are considering making a swoop for not only Yohan Cabaye but also Davide Santon.

Arsenal have exceeded many critics’ expectation so far this season and are fully aware that they need a couple more players at the very least in order to push for trophies at the latter end of 2013/14.

Wenger has been chasing after forwards, but as our punters note over a beer, the Frenchman has admired Cabaye for a long time having made a bid for his services in the summer before plumping for Real Madrid’s Mesut Ozil.

Santon is versatile enough to provide cover on either flank and with growing concerns over the future of Bacary Sagna and his willingness to pen a new deal, Santon is seen as an ideal buy.

Cabaye meanwhile is hot property and not only are a couple of Premier League sides chasing the player, but mega wealthy Pairs Saint-Germain are also keen. Our landlord notes that to land Cabaye, Wenger will need to move quickly.

Newcastle meanwhile are flying high themselves and to sell their best players is not something that will be on the mandate for the Toon Army.