The Dutchman suffered an anterior cruciate knee ligament damage in the first game of the Premier League season against Nottingham Forest .

Timber is now expected to be sidelined for around six months, and the Gunners may want a suitable replacement by the deadline.

Garcia has been linked with the Gunners on many occasions and Mundo Deportivo claim that they could make a late swoop for him.

However, Barcelona boss Xavi is likely to turn down the advances unless there is a significant offer on the table before the deadline.

Garcia has made two appearances off the bench this term and the most recent of those came in the 4-3 win over Villarreal away.

He was brought on at the half-time interval for Andreas Christensen which suggests that he remains part of the manager's plans.

Arsenal will need to make a permanent bid to entice Barcelona to sell him.

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