Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Barcelona’s veteran French defender Eric Abidal. Abidal, a member of the French team that lost to Italy at the 2006 World Cup final, is out of contract at the Nou Camp in the summer and is yet to pen a new deal. Primarily a left back, the 32 year old can also play as a central defender if required, and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger thinks he could give some much needed cover at the back at the Emirates.
According to media reports, Liverpool and Manchester City are also weighing up a swoop for the former Monaco, Lille and Lyon defender, who has been with Barca for the last five years.
A free transfer looks most likely, but Wenger may also try a cut price move in January instead of waiting for the summer.
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