Arsenal line-up move for Sevilla defender Federico Fazio

Arsene Wenger has put 21-year-old Sevilla defender Federico Fazio on his January transfer wish-list.

The Arsenal boss has made strengthening his central defence a priority, especially as the long-term future of William Gallas at the club is in doubt after his outburst against his team-mates.

Wenger has got his scouts scouring Europe for potential centre-half purchases - and they are looking seriously at the young Argentinian.

Fazio has one full cap for his country and is known to be a no-nonsense defender who is strong in the air. He is also good on the ball and has played as a defensive midfielder.

Fazio holds an Italian passport, so a switch to the Premier League would not be held back by work permit problems.

He said: "I've heard about the rumour and Arsenal, but I am concentrating on my career with Sevilla at the moment."

Wenger is also likely to recall Philippe Senderos from AC Milan when his loan spell ends next summer.

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