Star player to hold talks with Arsenal boss over future

Arsenal's out-of-favour defender Thomas Vermaelen is reportedly set to have crunch talks with manager Arsene Wenger regarding his future at the club.

The Belgian international failed to cement his place in the first-team last season, following the excellent central defensive partnership of Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny throughout the league campaign.

According to The Mail, the 28-year-old has remained at the the club to work on his fitness, and will have a discussion with the Gunners boss over his role for the next season.

Manchester United have been linked with a move for the former Ajax star in recent weeks.