Wenger To Announce Deal For This Mertesacker’s Replacement Next Month
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Arsenal are eyeing a surprise move for Swansea defender Ashley Williams, according to reports.
Wenger is reportedly in search of a centre defender as he attempts to bolster his squad ahead of next season and Swansea’s captain Ashley William is the new name being linked with a move to the Emirates.
Wenger has been monitoring a host of centre defenders across Europe including Matt Hummels who recently agreed a deal to join Bayern Munich and AS Roma’s Kostas Manolas.
However, according to a report in the Sunday Express, Wenger has been alerted by the news that Swansea could be willing to sell their captain this summer.
Williams was linked with a move to Arsenal throughout last summer and the report claims Wenger is now looking to complete a deal for the Welsh international after the European championships in France this summer.
Williams have been impressive and the Wales Skipper is one of Swansea’s outstanding player making over 300 first team appearances for the Welsh club since joining them eight years ago.
No way, Ashley Williams is 33, Wenger doesn’t sign players aged over 30 unless they’re real world class and Williams does not fit that description. My money is on Calum Chambers to fill that role and he’ll do a great job.