Vermaelen to leave Arsenal this summer

Thomas Vermaelen will seek a fresh challenge after the World Cup. The former Gunner captain  is set to follow Bacary Sagna out of the Arsenal exit door this summer.

The Belgium national player wants to find a new challenge even he have still a year of contract left in The Emirates Stadium.

Manchester United and Napoli are the clubs that are looking to sign him.

He actually plays with Belgium at World Cup and a strong tournament could increase interest across Europe in Vermaelen and give him more options later in the summer.

If he leaves ARsenal after a 5 seasons spell at Emirates  ,Wenger will need to find a new Defender this summer.

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Belgium World Cup Squad

Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois (Atletico Madrid, on loan from Chelsea), Simon Mignolet (Liverpool), Sammy Bossut (Zulte Waregem).

Defenders: Toby Alderweireld (Atletico Madrid), Laurent Ciman (Standard Liege), Nicolas Lombaerts (Zenit St Petersburg), Vincent Kompany (Manchester City), Daniel Van Buyten (Bayern Munich), Anthony Vanden Borre (Anderlecht), Thomas Vermaelen (Arsenal), Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham).

Midfielders: Nacer Chadli, Mousa Dembele (both Tottenham), Steven Defour (Porto), Kevin De Bruyne (Wolfsburg), Marouane Fellaini, Adnan Januzaj (both Manchester United), Eden Hazard (Chelsea), Kevin Mirallas (Everton), Divock Origi (Lille), Axel Witsel (Zenit St Petersburg).

Forwards: Romelu Lukaku (Everton, on loan from Chelsea), Dries Mertens (Napoli).

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