It is common knowledge not just here in the Football Transfer Tavern but across Europe that this summer Arsenal are after a centre back and it seems according to Metro that the club are set to up the chase for Aleksandar Dragovic.
The 6 ft 1 in defender has been impressive for Basel and this has led to not only Arsene Wenger considering a bid for the player but also a host of other clubs around Europe who think that the 22-year-old could improve their side.
It seems a given that the player will leave current club Basel in the summer and will be available for around £6 million and after Sporting Director Georg Heitz claimed that: “I know there is interest from England, There is also interest from Russia, Germany and Italy but no deal has been reached,” it seems that a move is certainly on the cards but Wenger will have to act fast for the player who is well known for his passing range and imposing, powerful style
