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Zenit St.Petersburg interested in Arsenal defender?

Zenit St.Petersburg interested in Arsenal defender?


Zenit St.Petersburg interested in Arsenal defender?

Thomas Vermaelen linked with Zenit move

Russian Premier League giants Zenit St Petersburg are reportedly keen on signing Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen during this month.

The talented Belgian centre-half has failed to cement his place in the starting line-up since the start of the season, with Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny preferred for the central defensive partnership.

Vermaelen, who is currently sidelined with a knee injury, is expected to be a subject of a bid from Zenit during the month, as Russian clubs are allowed to make recruits until the end of February.

The 28-year-old joined the Gunners from Dutch outfit Ajax in the summer of 2009.