Southampton transfer news: Saints joined by Watford in race to sign former Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen

Southampton transfer news: Saints joined by Watford in race to sign former Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen
Southampton and Watford are showing interest in former Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen, who wants to return to the Premier League in January.Vermaelen, the centre-half, looks set to leave Barcelona in the near future with his current contract due to expire next summer.1

Vermaelen is in his fifth season with Barcelona, but has still not passed the 50 appearance mark

The 33-year-old Belgium international is not expected to be handed a new deal by the Spanish giants and as such, the defenders entourage are sounding out potential moves elsewhere.And, according to Mundo Deportivo, Vermaelen is keen on a return to English football in January, with both Watford and Southampton considering moving for the ex-Arsenal ace. Both clubs were interested in snapping him up in the summer and are likely to rekindle their interest ahead of the January window.While there is yet to be any contact established between Vermaelens entourage and either Premier League club, talks are expected to kick off in the coming weeks as the Belgian considers his next move.

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Southampton transfer news: Saints joined by Watford in race to sign former Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen Southampton and Watford are showing interest in former Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen, who wants to return to the Premier League in January. Vermaelen, the centre-half, looks set to leave Barcelona.. talkSPORT - Published on November
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Watford and Southampton rumoured to be interested in move for injury-plagued former Arsenal star. According to El Mundo Deportivo , the Barcelona man looks set to depart the Nou Camp at the end of his contract.
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Southampton transfer news: Saints joined by Watford in race to sign former Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen The Belgium international is expected to leave Barcelona in the coming months By talkSPORT
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