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Arsenal still hoping to sign Mertesacker

30 August 2011 - 12:30

Arsenal are confident that they can wrap up a move for Werder Bremen defender Per Mertesacker before the transfer window closes.

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The 6 foot 6 defender has been linked with a move for the Gunners for over a month; but apparently there have been issues negotiating a price for the player.



Mertesacker is currently the captain of Werder Bremen and if he signs for the Gunners, that will effectively end Arsenal's interest in Bolton defender Gary Cahill.

Written by majicka