Arsenal Rumour Roundup: World Cup winner added to targets, Cazorla plays down exit talks and two defenders tipped to replace Vermaelen

Arsene Wenger has earmarked Olympiacos defender Kostas Manolas as the man to replace Thomas Vermaelen, according to the Daily Mirror.

The Greek international enjoyed a fine World Cup, and now that there is a vacant spot in Arsenal’s back line Wenger wants to fill it with some top quality.