Arsenal target could leave Marseille

Marseille defender Nicholas N'koulou, who has been linked with a move to Arsenal, could be leaving the French side this summer.

Marseille currently sit third in Ligue 1, but are experiencing financial difficulties and could well be tempted by a significant bid for N’koulou.

The 22-year-old is relaxed about his future, but seems open to a move.

"I want to finish the season strongly and then we will talk about my position," he told Sky Sports.

"I love Marseille, they have been great to me. I am happy if everyone is a winner."

N’Koulou is a product of  the Kadji Sports Academy in Douala. The same academy that produced the likes of Samuel Eto'o, Carlos Kameni, and, ahem, Eric Djemba Djemba. He started out his professional career at Monaco before moving to French giants Marseille.

The Cameroonian international has not signed a new contract with Marseilel though so could well be set for a move.

Arsene Wenger is known to be keen on tightening up his defence with all three first team centre backs struggling somewhat this season.

Captain Thomas Vermalen in particular, who did not featutre in Wednesday’s 2-0 win against Bayern Munich, has endured a poor season and is no longer considered an automatic starter at the Emirates. 

Jack Johnson

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