Rumored Arsenal targets: Part 1 - Goalkeepers and Defenders

Though club captain Thomas Vermaelen has vowed to stay and regain his position in the playing XI, the Gunners would need a backup for the centre back position in case the Belgian is sold. Also, there are question marks over the contract extension of Bacary Sagna and Wenger might go for a right-back to replace the former Auxerre man.

Defenders linked with Arsenal

Ashley Williams

The Capital One Cup winner with Swansea, Williams has been strongly linked with a move to the Emirates in the past couple of months. He would be an ideal replacement for the out-of-form Thomas Vermaelen.