Wenger Admits Uncertainty About Vermaelen - Why Gunners Captain Could Be Set For Exit

In a recent press conference, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted he is unsure if Thomas Vermaelen will be at the club for the new season. Sky Sports have linked the player with a move away from the Emirates Stadium.

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THREE Players Who Manchester United Could Sign Instead Of Arsenal Captain

Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for a central defender all summer now, but there hasn't been any movement just yet. It appears as though United are chasing a relatively cheap replacement for Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand. They have looked at two quite different types of footballers. Stefan de Vrij is very much a young, up-and-coming centre-back with a lot of potential. Thomas Vermaelen, on the other hand, is an experienced Premier League defender with not too many years left at the top. Therefore, it is hard to pinpoint what type of defender the Red Devils want. 

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Arsenal Must Find Vermaelen Replacement - Why Saints Star Could Take The Place Of The Departing Arsenal Captain

Ever since January there has been talk of Thomas Vermaelen's future, with the Gunners' options being discussed by publications all over Britain. As he is the captain of Arsenal, they can't let him go to a rival club despite the fact that he was not favoured at all last season. If Arsenal were to sell, they would try to send him abroad. However, there is the argument that Vermaelen is good enough to play as back-up to Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker.

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Vermaelen Close To Old Trafford Move - What United Need From The Belgian Defender

Formerly regarded was one of the best defenders in the Premier League, Thomas Vermaelen looks sets to sign for Manchester United as part of new manager Louis van Gaal’s rebuilding job.  The move would see the Red Devils acquire an experienced centre-back to support younger players like Phil Jones and Chris Smalling.

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Red Devils Eye Vermaelen - Why Manchester United Can Do Better Than The Arsenal Man

With news coming through of another transfer blow to Manchester United in the form of a rejected offer for Athletic Bilbao's Ander Herrera, it seems as though the Red Devils can't find a transfer avenue to pursue. However, it hasn't deterred their search for other players to bring in.

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Arsenal Captain To Leave For Italy? Why Gunners Should Look To Sign This England U21 Star To Replace Him

Thomas Vermaelen is still technically the Arsenal captain, despite the fact that he has sat most of the last two seasons on the bench. The Belgian is out of contract next summer but could be heading to Italy, with Fiorentina supposedly interested. Here is why the Gunners should let him go.

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You Don't Need Him, Wenger: Why This Arsenal Target Should Be Signed As A Last Resort Only

The Premier League season has barely finished and already the rumour mill is in motion with plenty of big rumours flying around daily. Diego Costa and David Luiz are the big ones from the past couple of days with both set for a change of scenery.

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Arsenal Need To Forget About Signing Tottenham Defender - Here's Why

Tottenham centre half Younes Kaboul has been linked with a surprising move to north London rivals Arsenal, for a free transfer (according to the Daily Star), when the Frenchman’s contract is up at the end of the season. If the move goes ahead, Kaboul would follow in the footsteps of Sol Campbell, who famously made the controversial switch in 2001.

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Arsenal Lining Up Vermaelen Replacement - Here's Why Bundesliga Centre-Half Is Perfect Fit

It is being reported in the Mirror that Arsenal lead the chase for Freiburg's versatile defender Matthias Ginter, who is thought to be valued at around £8 million.

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Arsenal: Offload Vermaelen And Look To Sign France International

It is being reported in the Metro that David Moyes is keen on taking Arsenal's defender Thomas Vermaelen as a replacement for Nemanja Vidic who is leaving in the Summer.

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Why Arsenal Fans Should Be Excited About Duo Signing Contracts

Arsenal recently confirmed that Germany defender Per Mertesacker and midfield stalwart Tomas Rosicky have signed new, extended contracts to keep them at The Emirates.  A happy Arsene Wenger said “they are players of exceptional quality and experience.  They have consistently proved themselves at the highest level”.

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Why Wenger Has Hit The Jackpot With Thomas Vermaelen

So, after all the talk of where Thomas Vermaelen was going to end up in January, it seems as though he will be staying put at Arsenal. Arsene Wenger has told Sky Sports that the Belgium international is suffering from lack of playing time but is yet to see him above a move away from the club. For me, Wenger has struck it lucky, as the centre-back is surely one of the best 'back up' defenders in the entire Premier League.

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The Importance Of Per Mertesacker To Arsenal

The final player of my five player special is Per Mertesacker - the Big Friendly German, as Arsenal fans refer to him as, which, whatever way you look at it, it's ironic because he is a scary player. His considerable frame alone is enough to put off some attackers.

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The Exits At Arsenal - A Look At Sebastien Squillaci (Video)

Arsenal continue to frustrate their fans with a lack of signings this summer, with Yaya Sanogo the only arrival so far and failed bids for Gonzalo Higuain and Luis Suarez grabbing the headlines. Although they are struggling to capture their transfer targets, at least they are managing to offload the 'dead wood' at the club.

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Spurs vs Arsenal - Combined XI

With much coveted Champions League places up for grabs, this Sundays North London derby is set to be one of the most fiercely contested of modern times.  But who out of these two rivals would make it into a ‘North London XI’

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