The rumor mill - that annual time of year when nearly every football fanatic goes crazy with speculation, rumors and most certainly some heartbreak that goes along with it. It almost come without saying that some of the rumors that are going to be spread are going to be just that - rumors.
This week the Arsenal rumor mill takes us to Italy as Arsenal are currently interested in signing ex-Manchester United man Paul Pogba. The 20-year-old, as many others before him has been stylised as "the next Patrick Vieira" and may well suit Arsenal's style of play if he were to sign for the Gunners. Pogba is no stranger to the Premier League, previously played for United; however fell out of favor with Sir Alex Ferguson he went on his merry way to Juventus. However, life in Italy has not been all roses with Pogba a victim of racial abuse on numerous occasions, thus prompting the midfielder to possibly seek a change of scenery.
The rumor mill has taken us down a few unexpected paths this week with rumors circulating over the future of Arsenal captain, Thomas Vermaelen. According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal are in talks with Swansea City over acquiring centre-back Ashley Williams who would directly replace Vermaelen, but is this a good idea? If the Gunners are to get rid of their captain, is Williams the best choice to take his squad place? As a first choice starter possibly not but despite being Arsenal captain, Thomas Vermaelen is no longer a guaranteed starter and we may well be talking about replacing Vermaelen as third choice. Ashley Williams has already secured his place in the hearts of many Gooners with an almost "fatal" ball to the head of Van Persie.
