Source: Daily_Mail
Arsenal poised for £8m bid for Lorient centre-half Laurent Koscielny
Arsenal are interested in Lorient's £8m-rated centre back Laurent Koscielny, 24, who is eligible to play for for Poland and France. [LNB]The 6ft 1in defender became an integral part of Lorient's defence, as the Ligue 1 outfit finished seventh in the table.[LNB]Koscielny, who played 35 times last season, moved from Tours to Lorient last summer for around £1.2m.[LNB] Wanted: Arsenal are chasing Koscielny (left)[LNB]After bringing Thomas Vermaelen to the Emirates from Ajax for £10m last season, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger needs to strengthen the heart of his defence with uncertainty surrounding the futures of William Gallas, Sol Campbell and Mikael Silvestre.[LNB] No guarantees... Barca target Fabregas refuses to pledge future to ArsenalSol stalls over Celtic switch in last ditch attempt to stay at ArsenalARSENAL FC
