Arsenal Transfers: 5 Defenders To Replace Thomas Vermaelen

1. Joleon Lescott

Bet you didn't see this one coming. Manchester City's Chilean coach Manuel Pellegrini is so reluctant to use Lescott that he has preferred to play Javi Garcia out of position and select Martin Demichelis when not fully fit. The writing for Lescott concerning his future at the Etihad appears to be on the wall. If City cannot appreciate his vast experience and danger at set pieces perhaps Arsenal might. Having made over 200 Premier League appearances, Lescott could be a wily head that Wenger could turn to in the short-term. England have also cast him aside, however, despite scoring a key goal for his country at Euro 2012. At 31 Lescott may not have long left at the top, but a shock move to North London might result in some playing time at least.