Thursday, August 03, 2006

Gunners monitor Gallas

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Arsenal are reported to be closely watching William Gallas' position at Chelsea.
Reports emanating from France claim Arsenal are weighing up a move for the talented defender.
Gallas' future has been the subject of intense speculation all summer with the former Marseille man admitting he was considering a move away from Stamford Bridge in search of a new challenge.
The player raised further doubt over his future by failing to turn up for the club's pre-season tour of America.
The Frenchman has also lost his number 13 shirt to Michael Ballack to increase speculation about his position.
The news has alerted Arsenal who are in the market for a new defender having agreed to let Sol Campbell leave.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is believed to be a big fan of Gallas and would love to bring him to North London.
Reports suggest Arsenal could be ready to do a swap deal with long-term Chelsea target Ashley Cole in a bid to lure Gallas to The Emirates Stadium.
Chelsea have held talks with Arsenal regarding Cole and The Gunners could be prepared to let Cole move on if Gallas goes in the opposite direction.