Source: Daily_Mail
Werder Bremen's Per Mertesacker eyes 'attractive' Arsenal switch
Werder Bremen's Per Mertesacker opened the door to a summer move to Arsenal with the German international centre-half calling a potential move to the Emirates 'attractive'. [LNB]The 25-year-old, a first choice for his country, was asked about his future at the Weserstadion by German daily Bild.[LNB]'There are certainly attractive clubs abroad. In particular, clubs that have been playing for years in the Champions League,' he said.[LNB] On the move: Could Per Mertesacker (right) be the answer to Arsenal's defensive woes?[LNB]After completing his fourth season at Werder, the 6ft 5in stopper could be exactly the type of performer required by Arsene Wenger to solve his central-defensive conundrum. [LNB]While Thomas Vermaelen - a £10million recruit from Ajax last summer - shone in his first season at Arsenal, the futures of veterans William Gallas, Sol Campbell and Mikael Silvestre are unclear. [LNB]With 60 caps already under his belt, Mertesacker's leadership qualities and consistency could be exactly the attributes required at Arsenal as Wenger looks to mount a serious title challenge next term. [LNB] Cesc Fabregas worth the wait as Barcelona threaten to prolong chase for Arsenal skipperChelsea and Arsenal lining up move for Barca's teenage playmaker AssulinARSENAL FC
