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Brede Hangeland has been linked with Arsenal the entire summer. He is the dominant aerial presence that Arsenal lack, and everybody knows he would be a welcome addition to Arsenal’s diminuitive back line. What makes the rumors over the past two days any different? Well, finally Le Boss has weighed in. He has admitted interest in Hangeland, albeit conceding that no offer or enquiry has been made. Yesterday, Wenger spoke to the press: “We have had a look at him, yes. We have not contacted Fulham, not contacted Hangeland, not made our choice on him or anybody else.”

Now, many of you may look at this as a non-issue, and until Arsenal make a formal bid/enquiry for the player, it most certainly is. However, for a boss who never tips his hand, this is a big step. It was reported that a £5.5m bid for Sevilla defender Fazio was rejected. Fazio’s agent then came out and squashed any would-be rumors stating the 22-year-olds preference to stay in Spain with the club. This tells me that, believe it or not, Wenger is looking at strengthening the back four. So perhaps, after attempting to pull off a steal in Spain, Wenger’s next option is to submit a bid for an established Premier League defender, for a higher price…