Tasci transfer could take place in January

The 23-year-old was linked with a £10 million switch to both Emirates Stadium and White Hart Lane last summer, but Stuttgart were unwilling to sell on the back of losing star midfielder Sami Khedira to Real Madrid.

But with Stuttgart toiling away down in 17th spot and set for a scrap for Bundesliga survival after the winter break, Tasci is believed to be open to a quick route out of the Mercedes-Benz Arena when the window reopens in two weeks time, presumably putting both Arsene Wenger and Harry Redknapp on high alert.

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Gregg Davies

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.