Fabian Schar’s agent says Arsenal are keen on his client (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal are one of a number of European clubs who want to sign FC Basle defender Fabian Schar, his agent has revealed.

The Gunners have been strongly linked with a move for 21-year-old Schar in recent weeks after his eye-catching performances in the Champions League.

Arsene Wenger is believed to be on the lookout for another defender, with Thomas Vermaelen’s future up in the air, and Schar’s agent says Arsenal are keen on his client.

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Arsene Wenger has been linked with Schar in recent weeks (Picture: EPA)

‘He is happy at Basle, where there is a great atmosphere within the club,’ said Dimitrios Papadopoulos.



‘Arsenal? I can confirm we have had contact with English clubs who want to sign him.

‘There is also interest from Italian and German clubs, but we have more contact from England.’

Schar is rumoured to be available for around £6million in January with Basle said to be keen on raising funds to strengthen their team in other areas.

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