Djorou: I could be perfect replacement for Fabregas

Arsenal have only got three recognised centre-backs - but Johan Djourou reckons he could play in central midfield this season.

Arsene Wenger has seen William Gallas, Sol Campbell and Mikael Silvestre leave the club this summer, with only £10m signing Laurent Koscielny joining.

But despite Djourou, along with Thomas Vermaelen, being the only established centre-backs who were already at the club, the Swiss reckons he could fill in further forward - especially if Cesc Fabregas leaves the club.

"I could play in central midfield - I have played there before and it is a position I have always loved," said Djourou, who played in midfield against AC Milan on Saturday.

"In recent years I have been playing at centre-back and I think it's good to have two positions - though I would rather we had Cesc in midfield!"