Arsenal: Five players Wenger could buy this summer

Rene Adler (Hamburger SV and Germany)

Rene Adler of Hamburg SV

Undisputed first choice at the only Bundesliga club to never be relegated, Adler will not be featuring in the Champions League this season as Hamburg finished seventh last season.

Although he will not feature as first-choice for Germany in the summer of 2014, his chances of getting on the plane to Brazil could be in some doubt with the presence of others such as Roman Weidenfeller, Bernd Leno and Marc-Andre Ter Stegen all jostling for a place in the 23-man squad.

Arsenal are looking for a new custodian, having been linked to Brazil’s Julio Cesar and Spanish duo Vicente Guaita and Iker Casillas, but Adler could prove to be a worthy investment if Wenger decides to spring for the German. Goalkeepers tend to have a longer shelf-life than their outfield counterparts and at 28, Adler could make the number one spot in between the sticks his for years to come.

Hamburg have not one, but two experienced keepers in their side. Czech international Jaroslav Drobny has been present at the club since 2010 and has proven to be a safe pair of hands in the past.