Arsenal eye Roma defender

Arsenal are hopeful of landing a summer deal for Roma centre-back Kostas Manolas, according to a report.

The Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is well aware of the fact that the club are in need of a new central defender, with Gabriel Paulista being the only back-up option to Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny for the role.

According to Gazetta dello Sport, Wenger is unsure of Chamber's potential at centre-back, and could jump into the summer transfer window in search of a new central defender.

The report adds that Greek international Kostas Manolas remains one among the top transfer targets for the Gunners this summer.

Manolas is currently valued at €25m.