Arsene Wenger considers free agents Diego Lugano and Joseph Yobo to plug Arsenal's defensive holes - Arsenal were left with just three senior defenders for their 2-0 defeat by Borussia Dortmund
- The Gunners are looking for a central defender to provide cover for Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny
- Premier League clubs can still sign free agents despite the transfer window closing on September 1
Arsenal are exploring the free transfer market in a desperate attempt to ease their defensive problems.The Gunners’ lack of depth in defence was apparent on Tuesday night when Arsene Wenger was left with just three senior defenders for their 2-0 defeat by Borussia Dortmund.
The club are looking for a central defender to provide cover for Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny.Clubs can still sign free agents despite the transfer window closing on September 1.Scouts have been asked to examine
short-term options Diego Lugano and Joseph Yobo, who are both available and have been discussed at the club’s London Colney HQ.
The pair have Premier League experience — Yobo for Everton and Norwich and Lugano with West Brom — which is key for the Gunners.
Any moves, though, are a way from fruition with the club still considering their options.
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