“There’s a full programme of midweek Premier League fixtures next week so a lot of clubs will use fringe players this weekend”, Evans said.
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Debuchy has fallen out of favour at Arsenal this season, with Hector Bellerin establishing his place at right back.
Now Garde, who worked under Wenger at Arsenal during his playing career, says he has held discussions about a move for Debuchy.
‘I had a conversation with Arsene a few days ago about some of the players and Debuchy was among these players, ‘ said Garde.
Garde was criticised by Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink for going public with his interest in signing forward Loic Remy last month, and the former Lyon boss was wary of upsetting Wenger in a similar fashion.
Aston Villa midfielder Grealish too has been on Leeds’ radar as the Yorkshire giants were keen to rope in the starlet on a temporary deal during the emergency loan transfer window. Grealish is one of struggling Villa’s most highly-rated youngsters but his season has been affected by disciplinary problems and his start against Sunderland last Saturday was his first for more than a month.
Garde added: ‘It’s a big blow, not more, not less, than every other player.
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“When I arrived he was not totally fit, I don’t know exactly what happened between August and the beginning of November”.
