The Mirror sport are claiming Arsenal are by the end of next week ready to move for Laurent Koscielny – the 24 year old 6ft1 CB playing his game currently at Lorient in French Ligue 1. At 1.86 metres and reasonably experienced at 24 we could fetch him apparently at around £8 million and to me this really does sound like a Wenger signing. Hmmm I wouldn’t be surprised for this to be a Thomas Vermaelen all again….

The mirror says:

Arsenal could move for Lorient centre-back Laurent Koscielny within the week.

French sources claim that the Gunners are gearing up to make their move on the 24-year-old, who has become an integral part of Lorient’s back four this season.

The Ligue 1 outfit are thought to be reluctant to part with their star defender, who has made 35 league appearances this season, but a bid in the region of £8million would be too much to resist.

Arsene Wenger has previously stated that he wants the majority of his transfer dealing concluded before the World Cup, and with doubt still hanging over the futures of Sol Campbell and William Gallas, an official move for Koscielny may just be days away.

The window opens 1st of June so lets see.