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Arsenal Keen On Serie A Defensive Duo - Reports

The Gunners are keen on Ogbonna and Diakite - but they will have to offer more cash in order to land them...

Jan 13, 2009 10:51:44 AM

Diakite injured, Lazio (Foto Grazia Neri)

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Arsenal are ready to make a double swoop for Lazio defender Mobido Diakite and Torino stopper Angelo Ogbonna as they look to add some muscle to the squad.

The Gunners are looking around for players in an attempt to patch up and repair the damage left by the injury to captain Cesc Fabregas.

According to La Gazzetta Dello Sport, the north London club have made enquiries over Torino's Ogbonna. The former Cassino player has been in Turin since 2006 but spent last year on-loan with Calabrian side Crotone.

The stopper can also adapt to play in midfield and it is believed Arsene Wenger is pushing ahead for his services.

As well as this, Lazio's Diakite has also raised eyebrows at the Emirates Stadium. The Sun claims Arsenal have tabled a €5.5 million bid for the versatile defender.

However, such a figure is unlikely to arouse president Claudio Lotito. Reports suggest the English side will have to double their offer for Diakite if they are to have any chance of convincing the Italians to part company with their man.

Lazio are unlikely to sell, though. The stopper is admired by coach Delio Rossi and he has earned a regular place in his starting XI this season; any chance of a January move to Arsenal seems unlikely.

Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com