Arsenal have been missing a strong central defender even since Vermaelen was on the bench due to injury. After the Belgian left, Wenger struggled to find a replacement and also to fill in the gaps that appear when you only have two center backs to hold down the fort. According to Metro the solution will most likely come from Celtic who are willing to sell their most valuable player.

Even though most say moving to the Premier League will be too much for someone like van Dijk who was obligated to face teams like Hiberian and Hearts, there is still hope that the 23 year old will be part of a successful transition. His versatility and his maturity are what give Wenger hope that moving to England will be a step up he can handle.

Despite being under contract until 2017, the Dutchman will very likely leave Celtic sometime next year. It is still to be determined if he will do so during the winter transfer window or during July. He will be one of the most sought after players especially by teams in the UK who are looking for strong and young defenders. The best time for Arsenal to sign Van Djik would be now considering he might need a while to adapt. With only a couple of days left until the transfer window, Wenger will be making an offer for the youngster who is valued at more than £3million.