Wenger eyeing up French defender

ARSENE WENGER is monitoring the progress of Paris Saint-Germain’s Mamadou Sakho as he looks for a solution to Arsenal’s defensive problems.

Renowned for his pace, aerial ability and leadership, Sakho has been capped for France at a variety of age group levels and new Les Bleus boss Laurent Blanc called him into the senior squad earlier in the season.

Paris Saint-Germain are keen to tie the young centre-back to a new contract but, according to Le Parisien, they face a battle to retain his services following interest from Arsenal and AC Milan.