Wenger tempted by ex Blue, Kalou?

There are rumours from sources such as the DailyStar, that Arsenal are interested in signing the ex Chelsea man Salomon Kalou before the end of the transfer window tonight. With a release clause of apparently just £2.5 million, he is certainly a bargain alternative to the likes of Julian Draxler, but is this any more than a manufactured rumour?

Arsene Wenger has previously stated that he is a fan of the Ivorian, but is he really of the quality that Arsenal need at the moment? His numbers since moving to Ligue 1 are fairly impressive, contributing to more than 30 goals for Lille in his season and a half there. His stats at Chelsea were nothing to scoff at either, and having spent 6 years with the Blues, he certainly has the Premier League experience required. But having been let go after his contract was allowed to expire, he should certainly be considered a last resort. The proposed move appears to be a permanent one rather than a loan signing, this would be a mistake in my opinion, as I believe Kalou has the potential to become dead wood at Arsenal in the coming seasons.

This seems like the kind of rumour that is bred from putting 2 and 2 together to get 5, rather than any real evidence. But we will know more come 11pm tonight.