MX23RW : Thursday, December 12 05:29:44| >> :120:23911:23911:

Bayern Munich renew Laurent Koscielny interest

Bayern renew Koscielny interest
© PA Photos
Bayern Munich want Arsenal centre-back Laurent Koscielny to become Pep Guardiola's first defensive addition this summer, according to reports.

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has reportedly been singled out as a transfer target by new Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola.

The French international enjoyed a strong finish to the season for Arsenal, forming an effective partnership with Per Mertesacker to help the Gunners finish fourth.

That fine form has alerted Bayern, who according to The Sun want the 27-year-old to improve their rearguard in defence of a historic Treble next season.

Koscielny is seen by Gunners boss Arsene Wenger as integral to his plans moving forward, with the experienced coach desperate not to lose key players in the close season.

With captain Thomas Vermaelen's future uncertain Wenger will reportedly rebuff any Bayern bid for Koscielny, who has slowly grown in stature since moving to England three years ago.

ID:87426: cacheID:87426:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1684:
Written by
Liam Power
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Thomas Vermaelen, Andy Wilkinson
Read Next:
Juve linked with Vermaelen
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!