The Gunners are reportedly haggling for Hangeland. But Roy Hodgson is looking for more Brede and a couple more tuppences. Wenger is ready to bid £10 million but Hodgson is holding out for £15m for the 6' 5" giant defender who will also be utilized by Arsenal to fix the floodlights should they fail. Hodgson no doubt has heard Le Prefesseur has about 40m in his kitty through his transfers.
I think it makes sense to get Hangeland. From previous history Thomas Vermaelen undoubtedly a quality signing, appears injury prone. As is William Gallas and Johan Djourou who picked up a knee injury that will sideline him from tomorrow's Italy Switzerland friendly. If Senderos gets signed by Everton it is not in the realm of impossibility for a Song and Silvestre pairing up which could mean a premature end to all our hopes.
I've also heard Arsenal have expressed interest in 6ft 4in Borussia Dortmund centre-back Neven Subotic, so it seem quite clear that Arsene wants a little more height at back to complement Gallas' pace.
Not the worst idea I've heard.
If Hangeland does sign for Arsenal, you'd better believe he'll be right in my Fantasy Football team!