2 targets Arsenal fans should get excited about in January

Kostas Manolas

With the future surrounding club captain Per Mertesacker far from certain, there’s a good chance that Wenger will look to strengthen his defensive options at the Emirates.

Although Laurent Koscielny and Shkodran Mustafi have developed a strong partnership at the back, the Gunners have been linked with Roma’s highly-rated centre-back Kostas Manolas.

The Greek international cost the Italian side over £10 million in 2014, and Manolas has shown to be worth a lot more than that now after numerous excellent performances at the back.

However, Manolas has reportedly yet to sign a new and improved deal at Roma and, although his current one doesn’t run out until 2019, some clubs may seize the initiative and get a deal done soon for the centre-back.

A defender who is strong, authoritative, and deceptively quick, the 25-year-old would definitely bolster Arsenal’s defensive options.