Thomas Vermaelen- Arsenal
The Belgian defender was once one of the most highly rated central defenders in the Premier League, forming the cornerstone of Arsene Wenger’s side at Arsenal. However, the defender has had a frustrating season with the Gunners, with injuries and poor form keeping him out of the side. He has lost his starting place in central defence to Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny and is believed to be interested in a move away from Arsenal this summer, to look for more first team opportunities. Barcelona are monitoring the situation involving Vermaelen and could look to move for the defender if he signals his intent to leave the Gunners. With Vermaelen’s current standing at Arsenal, Barcelona could sign the Belgian for a relatively small amount and that would encourage Barca as they have already spent £48 million on Neymar.
However, Vermaelen is still Arsenal’s club captain and if Arsene Wenger thinks the Belgians form will return, he may deicide to keep a hold of him.