Arsenal Forward Carlos Vela Emerges As Target For Xerez - Report

Arsenal forward Carlos Vela is a shock target for newly promoted Primera Division side Xerez, according to reports.

Sky Sports comments that the Mexican striker, who has been on the periphery of the Gunners first-team squad in recent years, and has failed to hold down a starting slot since becoming eligible for a place in the Arsenal line-up.

Following the departure of Emmanuel Adebayor to Manchester City, Vela hoped to feature more regularly in the side, but has only managed a substitute appearance in the Carling cup versus West Bromich Albion.

As a result, the 20-year old is supposedly desperate for a loan move, and after previous spells at Osasuna and Salamanca, La Liga would be the preferred choice.

A spokesperson for the Spanish side commented, “We are looking to bring in a forward who can stop the lack of goals in the team.

“We are assessing our options in the European market and it is possible that Carlos [Vela] may arrive in the winter market.”

The Spanish side have struggled following their first ever arrival in the Spanish top flight, and may look to Vela to stave off the threat of relegation back to the Segunda Division.