Scott Dann is reported to be shortlisted as a replacement for the injured Per Mertesacker.
Arsene Wenger has lined up replacements from clubs overseas and in the Premier League as the German defender will miss the first few months of the season.
As reported by the Daily Mail, the Palace captain is one of several centre backs on a list that includes Shkodran Mustafi, Jonny Evans and Federico Fernandez.
It was announced only yesterday that Scott Dann was to replace Mile Jedinak as the club’s captain for the 2016-17 season.
Twitter: Alan Pardew has today confirmed that Scott Dann is the new club captain. #CPFC https://t.co/NN240KSUOb (@ReadCPFC)
The Daily Mail believes that Mustafi is top priority having already launched a bid for the German International. Dann is believed to be an alternative by the publication if the deal falls through.
