
Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Swansea City defender Ashley Williams.
Goal.com believes the Gunners completed one round of talks last month.
The 28-year-old has been a key member of Michael Laudrup's side this season and his fine performances have earned him the interest of both Arsenal and Liverpool.
Williams' present deal with the Liberty Stadium club expires in 2015 and Arsenal are prepared to pay £8m to sign the player.
However, as with the Reds, Swansea want a minimum of £12m for the defender. Wenger is likely eyeing Williams as a key member of his revamped central defensive unit.
Arsenal could lose two key players in that sector, with both Thomas Vermaelen and Laurent Koscielny linked with moves away, to Barcelona and Bayern Munich respectively.
The good news for Arsenal fans is that Swans' boss Laudrup has already admitted it may be difficult for the club to retain Williams beyond this season. As for the player himself, he has neither confirmed nor denied the possibility of a move.
Source: IBTimes.co.uk
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