Arsenal transfer rumours, Arsenal transfer news
The urgency for Arsenal to sign a defender has stepped up over the last couple of days. Yesterday, it was reported a fee of around £8.5million has been agreed with FC Lorient over the signing of 24-year-old defender Laurent Koscielny.
With William Gallas departing on a free, Sol Campbell potentially moving to Celtic and Mikael Silvestre close to leaving on a free transfer, a partner was needed for Thomas Vermaelan at the back. Koscielny looks set to be the partner for the Belgian.
There are suggestions today that other centre-backs are on the radar, such as Per Mertesacker of Werder Breman, a £10million target, as well as Everton’s Phil Jagielka.
Arsenal manager Arsené Wenger is stepping up his pursuit of Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer. A first bid was rejected by Fulham, but Arsenal are set to come in with a new-improved bid of around £3.5million for the Australian.
Someone who could be on their way out from Arsenal is striker Eduardo da Silva. The Croatian is a reported target for fellow Premier League rivals Aston Villa after he was told by Wenger he may not feature in his plans next season.
One of the biggest players to sign for someone this summer is Joe Cole. It was reported before the World Cup he had signed a contract with Arsenal, with only a medical needed to finalise a deal. However, AC Milan have thrown themselves into the frame to sign the former Chelsea star, along with Tottenham Hotspur as well.
Mario Balotelli is on his way out of Inter Milan, with Arsenal and Manchester City after his signature.
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