Source: Daily_Mail
Arsenal boss Wenger admits interest in giant Fulham defender Hangeland
Gunning for a move to Arsenal: Brede Hangeland [LNB]Arsene Wenger admits he is looking at bringing in Fulham defender Brede Hangeland to replace Philippe Senderos at Arsenal.[LNB]Switzerland international Senderos is in talks to join Everton and the Gunners boss says he will look to bring in a defender if the 24-year-old moves to Goodison part, as expected.[LNB]Wenger has long-admired Norway international Hangeland, though Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is desperate to hold on to his towering centre half.[LNB]And a cagey Wenger admitted the 28-year-old was on his radar.[LNB]'We have had a look at him, yes,' said the Frenchman. 'It's always difficult to say, we have not contacted Fulham. We have not contacted Hangeland. [LNB]'We have not made our choice on him or anybody else, so at the moment it's difficult to talk about names.[LNB]'We have still (Mikael) Silvestre, (William) Gallas, (Johan) Djourou, (Thomas) Vermaelen, (Alex) Song - there are still five centre-backs who can play.[LNB]'And then we'll look if we have an opportunity or not if he (Senderos) goes.'[LNB]Fulham manager Roy Hodgson admits losing Hangeland to Arsenal would be an'enormous blow' for the club.[LNB]'It is a source of worry if a bigger club is interested because Brede is an important player,' said Hodgson.[LNB]'He is one of our key figures and if we lost a key figure it would be an enormous blow for us.[LNB]'There is a long way to go before that happens. First they have to contact theclub and we would have to make sure any deal suits us all.'[LNB]Hodgson signed Hangeland from FC Copenhagen in January last year and his partnership with Aaron Hughes was key to Fulham's seventh-place finish.[LNB]And Hughes said: 'He is one of the best centre-halves in the league. It is reallyimportant he stays here. He is a massive player for us.'[LNB] Fulham 3 Vectra 0 (agg 6-0): Etuhu and Johnson see Cottagers through in Europa LeagueArsenal boss Arsene Wenger hails teenage prodigy Jack Wilshere as the new Wayne RooneyFULHAM FC
