Barcelona ramp up Vermaelen chase
La Liga giants Barcelona are reportedly intensifying their chase of centre back Thomas Vermaelen from Arsenal, despite the Belgian having been linked with Manchester United for much of the summer.
New Barca boss Luis Enrique reportedly sees Vermaelen as a cheaper option to Jan Vertonghen and Marquinhos, whilst Arsene Wenger remains willing to let him leave as long as the Gunners recoup a fee of around £10m.
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