Fabian Schar

[Est83]

He was 23 in 2013, now he's 22 in 2014.

Sign him up.

A unique attribute... truly one of a kind!

[Cripps]

Arsenal are frontrunners in the chase to sign Basel's highly-rated centre back Fabian Schar, according to reports.

The Gunners are in the market for a defender and have reportedly identified the Swiss star as the man to solve their defensive troubles, claim TuttoMercatoWeb.

Schar, who recently admitted he wants to leave Basel in January, has attracted a host of interest from other European clubs and is valued at £10m by the Swiss giants.

The 22 year old's contract expires in the summer it's expected that Basel will settle for a lower transfer fee which is more likely to appeal to Arsene Wenger.

Wenger's side have conceded five goals in their previous two matches against Anderlecht and Swansea, with many suggesting that they will need defensive reinforcements if they are to maintain a challenge for a Champions League spot.

It remains to be seen whether Arsenal will step up their interest in January as they aim to add to their defensive depth ahead of the crucial second half of the season.

From Eurosport facebook

[Cripps]

Arsenal are keeping tabs on Basel defender Fabian Schar, whose contract expires at the end of the season. The Swiss club want £10m but would accept less. Meanwhile, Lukas Podolski is set to stay in north London.

Source: Daily Star
Saturday, 22 November 2014 23:00

[gooney]

How hard is it for a club like arsenal sign a CB from basel who has 6 months left on his contract? I swear even i can set up a simple transfer like that, yet if we try to sign him it will take us until end of the window to get anywhere

[ivan itchybum]

How hard is it for a club like arsenal sign a CB from basel who has 6 months left on his contract? I swear even i can set up a simple transfer like that, yet if we try to sign him it will take us until end of the window to get anywhere

Pretty hard for anyone when the windows not open mate

[Arsenal Tone]

How hard is it for a club like arsenal sign a CB from basel who has 6 months left on his contract? I swear even i can set up a simple transfer like that, yet if we try to sign him it will take us until end of the window to get anywhere

Pretty hard for anyone when the windows not open mate

You know that it is allowed to agree the deals before the window opens! We should have that defender signed and joining us on the first of January - we shouldn't be waiting til deadline day to save a couple of million!

[gooney]

How hard is it for a club like arsenal sign a CB from basel who has 6 months left on his contract? I swear even i can set up a simple transfer like that, yet if we try to sign him it will take us until end of the window to get anywhere

Pretty hard for anyone when the windows not open mate

I want a CB to be available for our team 1st of Jan....meaning everything needs to be sorted before and it can be done. everything except the medical and signing the contract and that can be done in less than 48 hours.

[Cripps]

How hard is it for a club like arsenal sign a CB from basel who has 6 months left on his contract? I swear even i can set up a simple transfer like that, yet if we try to sign him it will take us until end of the window to get anywhere

Pretty hard for anyone when the windows not open mate

You know that it is allowed to agree the deals before the window opens! We should have that defender signed and joining us on the first of January - we shouldn't be waiting til deadline day to save a couple of million!

This

However anyone we get will be at the end of the window.

[gooney]

lool he is free in the summer. Can you imagine arsenal saying 4 million or we take him for free in the summer. Basel would be like you stingy b@stards you need a CB, just pay a decent price....you are loaded. OK 4.1 million....that is as far we will go

[Arsenal Tone]

lool he is free in the summer. Can you imagine arsenal saying 4 million or we take him for free in the summer. Basel would be like you stingy b@stards you need a CB, just pay a decent price....you are loaded. OK 4.1 million....that is as far we will go

£4m and 1p

[ivan itchybum]

How hard is it for a club like arsenal sign a CB from basel who has 6 months left on his contract? I swear even i can set up a simple transfer like that, yet if we try to sign him it will take us until end of the window to get anywhere

Pretty hard for anyone when the windows not open mate

You know that it is allowed to agree the deals before the window opens! We should have that defender signed and joining us on the first of January - we shouldn't be waiting til deadline day to save a couple of million!

Yup, that happens all the time

[Callum]

Schar, Reid, van Dijk - really don't care at this point. All would be welcome additions.

[Smitty_AFC]

10M for a CB with 6 months left on his contract?

[Callum]

10M for a CB with 6 months left on his contract?

Worth it if it means we beat other teams to his signature.

[Cripps]

Juventus are struggling with injuries and have prioritised signing a defender for January. The Serie A side have made Basel's Fabian Schar their top target, although face competition from Arsenal.

Source: Tuttosport
Tuesday, 25 November 2014 09:11

Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Fabian Schar with the Gunners set to spend £9.5m on the Basel defender. The 22-year-old will make the move to the Emirates in January.

Source: Metro
Tuesday, 25 November 2014 07:04