Arsenal may let Carlos Vela join Bolton Wanderers on loan for the rest of the season.

"Bolton is one of the clubs that has shown an interest - we have many clubs that have shown interest and I am not surprised," Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said.

"I want Carlos to play at the top, top level and the club who gives me the biggest guarantee to play will have the chance to sign him.

"I would expect it to happen in early January because he is keen to play.

"He has been patient and worked very hard - he has matured a lot and changed a lot in a positive way and is a fantastic boy who deserves to play.

"He is a fantastic talent and I do not want to lose him and I want him now to get experience."