Arsenal keen to bring Barcelona defender Abidal to Emirates
Arsene Wenger is ready to make his move for Barcelona star Eric Abidal in this month’s transfer window.
Sportsmail reported earlier this week that the Gunners were considering their options, and it is now reported that Wenger is prepared to pay £4.1million for the 32-year-old defender.
Abidal has been a consistent presence at the back for Barcelona this season, filling in for Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique, who have both spent spells out injured.
Contract talks appear to have stalled between the player and club however, and he could decide the time is right for a move to England.
Abidal, who is something of a cult hero at Barcelona, had an operation to remove a liver tumour last March, and quickly recovered.
He helped Barcelona to win another European Cup last season, with victory over Manchester United at Wembley.
If he does make the move, Arsenal can still expect a few good years from the Lyon born player.
