Arsenal should consider making a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara amid reports from the Daily Mail that Aaron Ramsey is still no closer to signing a contract extension.

What's the word?

This time last season, the Gunners found themselves in a sticky situation when Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil entered the final year of their contracts.

Sanchez ended up moving to Manchester United in January, but Ozil opted to stay put by signing a new bumper deal.

The North London outfit are in a similar predicament, but this time with Ramsey, who has entered the final 12 months of his contract.

According to the Daily Mail, manager Unai Emery is confident that a deal will be struck, but he wants pen to paper before the transfer window closes on August 9.

If Ramsey opts against staying put, then the Gunners should look at other options.

Why Thiago?

Alcantara is no stranger to being linked with a move to the Premier League, and it is easy to see why.

The Spain international - valued at £54m by Transfermarkt - is an all-round midfielder who can perform offensive and defensive duties.

The 27-year-old is a reliable passer of the ball, and regularly sets up attacks from deep, but he has struggled with injury problems over the years.

That could be a concern for Arsenal, particularly if Bayern demand a huge figure, and they may well do given that Alcantara's contract does not expire for another three years.

Money could be the main stumbling block on a potential deal, but the midfielder is a proven winner having secured seven league titles across Spain and Germany.

That alone should be enough for Arsenal to consider a move.

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