Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger ready to make 10m bid for Fulham defender Brede Hangeland

Arsenal want to open talks with Fulham over signing defender Brede Hangeland. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is known to be keen on strengthening his defence, with William Gallas and Sol Campbell both looking likely to leave the club over the summer. In demand: Fulham defender Brede Hangeland Hangeland signed a new three-and-a half-year contract in November, but Arsenal have always maintained their interest and could be ready to shell out £10m for the player, according to reports. Hangeland played a major role in Fulham's magnificent run to the Europa League final. He turns 29 over the summer, but even though Wenger normally prefers to sign younger players he is believed to have had a rethink since the success of taking back Campbell on a free transfer for the second half of the season.  Barca switch tactics in Cesc pursuit in bid to get Arsenal back round the tableWigan ace Hugo Rodallega claims Arsenal have made an offer for him ARSENAL FC