Arsenal ‘want to sign Leicester midfielder Wilfred Ndidi this summer’ as part of squad shake-up

Arsenal are keen on landing Wilfred Ndidi from Leicester this summer, according to reports.

It has been claimed that the Gunners have been in contact with Ndidi’s representatives over the potential of a move.

“There has been so much interest in him. He is going to be a top player and Arsenal have been in contact,” a source close to Ndidi told The Sun .

“They want to sign him this summer.

“Arsene Wenger is a manager he admires a lot and his friend Alex Iwobi has told him lots of great things about the club.”

Wenger admits poor form keeps fans away

Arsene Wenger admitted Arsenal’s poor Premier League form has made fans vote with their feet.

The Gunners saw off Stoke thanks to three goals in the last 15 minutes but once again there were thousands of empty seats at the Emirates.

While the attendance was announced as 59,371, it was much closer to 40,000.

Wenger said: “The fans will be back on Thursday [when Arsenal face CSKA Moscow in the Europa League] don’t worry.

“It is explainable by fact it is Easter, a family happening. We don’t go for a lot in the Premier League in people’s minds.

“We had a break, last two or three weeks we faced that problem. We don’t fight for the championship people know on and off that will not change.”

Why Cech missed Stoke clash

Veteran goalkeeper Petr Cech was ruled out of Arsenal’s clash with Stoke City on Sunday with a groin injury.

The Czech international was a notable name absent from the Gunners teamsheet, with understudy David Ospina taking over between the sticks and youngster Matt Macey added to the bench.

It is not yet clear how long Cech’s groin problem will keep him out for, although he must now be considered a doubt for Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final tie at home to CSKA Moscow.

Ospina has played in most of Arsenal’s Europa League matches this season, with Cech left on the bench.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger confirmed the injury, but said he was hopeful Cech might be fit for midweek.

“He woke up yesterday with a sore groin and he’s not available,” said the Gunners boss. “But I hope he’ll be available for Thursday.”