Arsenal have opened talks with former Coventry City defender Scott Dann about a ten million pound move to The Emiriates Stadium.
Dann has been the subject of interest from a number of clubs including Stoke City and Liverpool but Arsenal have taken the lead in the race to sign him.
Coventry City will benefit from a sell on clause if the move from Birmingham City does go through, although how much will go to Andy Thorn to spend on players to boost his threadbare squad is open to debate.