Raul Albiol has emerged at the top of Arsene Wenger's summer shopping list.

The 22-year-old Valencia centre-back, who can also operate as a midfield holding player, has broken into the Spain side this season.

Albiol, who is rated in the £10million bracket, can provide the power Arsenal missed in the run-in to their trophy-less campaign.

He fits the Gunners' blueprint of emerging young players who manager Wenger can develop alongside the likes of Cesc Fabregas and Robin van Persie.