Emery’s Defence problems to be solved as Arsenal finally agree to sign this star defender

Nicolas N’Koulou’s form this season has been pleasing to Arsenal and Sevilla, according to reports in Italy, amid rumours that Unai Emery has his sights set on a move for the player.

Wednesday’s La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that N’Koulou has caught Arsenal’s eye as part of Torino’s best defensive performances of the last 14 years, this season.

They write that the defender has a terrific reading of the game, and pace to track back and make recovery tackles.

The 28-year-old has appeared in every minute of his club’s Serie A campaign this season, and they have the fifth best defensive record i...