Wenger looking to improve ‘average’ defense

(GSM) – After admitting Arsenal’s defensive performances have been “average”, Arsene Wenger intends to sign a defender this summer.

Wenger has highlighted his team’s defensive underachieving as the reason for Arsenal’s failure to capture any silverware this season.

Arsenal have conceded 41 goals in the league and while Thomas Vermaelen has been a revelation this season, the defense has generally underachieved.

Senegal defender Pape Diakhate has been reported as a target for Wenger.

“If you divide the season into two – going forward we have done very well but defensively we have been average,” said Wenger, who could also lose William Gallas on a free transfer this summer.

“When you concede 40 goals you don’t win the championship and I want to rectify that.

“My transfer policy this summer will be to keep our strengths going forward, add one player, and add more defensive strength to our team.”