Is This Player Top Of Pardew's Wish List?

Alan Pardew is after a central defender and ...

... Arsenal player Johan Djourou is top of his list (according to CalcioMercato).

The 6 ft 4 in centre half has been deemed surplus to requirements at the Emirates and it seems that Newcastle are ready to swoop for the 25 year old.

Alan Pardew has made a list of seven potential signings in the defensive area and Johan Djourou is at the very top of this wish list.

The Gunners are believed to only be commanding a small fee for the player capped 33 times for Switzerland.

Italian side Napoli have also checked him out.

He joined Arsenal back in 2004 making 156 appearances.

Source: Newcastle United Mad