Ashley Williams- Swansea City to Arsenal
Williams played a pivotal role in Swansea’s excellent 2012/2013 campaign, leading the Swans to League Cup victory in February and helping the club to finish 9th in the Premier League. His performances haven’t gone unnoticed however, with several Premier League clubs interested in signing the centre back this summer. Favourites to land the Welshman are Arsenal, with manager Arsene Wenger looking to strengthen his back-line with captain Thomas Vermaelen set to miss the start of the new season. Williams is thought to be interested in a move to the Emirates but Swansea demanded £10 million for their captain, an amount Wenger was unwilling to pay. However, reports suggest that the Swans have soften their stance on Williams and will accept around £8.5 million. The defender has made it clear that he wants to play at the top level before he gets to old and could look forward to Champions League football with the Gunners next season.