Five Defenders Who Could Replace Thomas Vermaelen at Arsenal

Toby Alderweireld (Atletico Madrid)

The 25-year-old Belgian has been a fringe player during his first year with Atletico Madrid, but showed his true potential during his time with Ajax, playing almost 200 times in five seasons. Has been capped 37 times by his country and offers the versatility of also being able to play at right back.