ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger was last night on the verge of sealing a �10million deal for Ajax star Thomas Vermaelen. (The Sun)The 21-cap Belgium centre-half, 23, is considered one of the top defenders in the Dutch Eredivisie.
ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger was last night on the verge of sealing a �10million deal for Ajax star Thomas Vermaelen. (The Sun)
The 21-cap Belgium centre-half, 23, is considered one of the top defenders in the Dutch Eredivisie. And Gunners chiefs were trying to thrash out a deal with Ajax general manager Rik Van Der Boog.
The North London club are also keen on Juventus and Italy central defender Giorgio Chiellini. (The Times)
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