Arsenal sent representatives to watch Mevlut Erdinc back in May and since then he has been closely monitored by the north London club.
Mevlut Erdinc was born in France but has Turkish parents, His nickname is “The Turkish Tank” and opted to play for Turkey and now has 8 capts.
In his first season with Sochaux he became the club’s top-scorer with 11 goals in 28 appearances. His current contract with the French side lasts until June 2009. And Arsenal could steal the TANK for next to nothing in the summer.
Source: www.goonerforum.com
