1 Lukasz Piszczek

Barcelona are set to beat Arsenal to the signature of Borussia Dortmund defender Lukasz Piszczek.

The 29-year-old has been linked with a move to north London and the Gunners, set to lose Bacary Sagna to Manchester City, have scouted the right-back on several occasions.

However, Barca have opened talks with the player’s agent to complete a deal this summer, although there is still one stumbling block over Piszczek’s transfer fee.

The former Hertha BSC star has three years left on his existing deal at the Westfalenstadion and Dortmund are likely to command at least £15m for his services.

With Carles Puyol’s retirement from football and reports suggesting Dani Alves is likely to leave the Nou Camp, new boss Luis Enrique has made it his priority to strengthen the defence.