Arsenal‘s defense becomes Arsene Wenger’s main concern even though he will be left by two of his attacking players, Gervinho and Marouane Chamakh to compete in the African Nations Cup.

The Loaning of Thierry Henry from New York Red Bulls makes Wenger a little calmer because he now has backup for Robin van Persie up front.

But the injury suffered by Thomas Vermaelen, Bacary Sagna, Andres Santos and Kieran Gibbs, is a major problem for the Gunners.

According to Mirror Football, the situation only reinforces Wenger’s desire to get Aly Cissokho who he had monitored for long. He only wants to bring the Lyon left back on loan.

Besides Cissokho, Wenger also will test a player from Oman, Al-Mukhaini Saas, who plays for Fanja SC on the recommendation of his friend, Paul Le Guen who is now the national team  coach of Oman.