Arsene Wenger is unsure how long Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker will be out, but he is searching for a replacement. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirmed he would look to the transfer market to replace Per Mertesacker despite being unsure how long the defender will be sidelined. The former Germany international underwent knee surgery after suffering the injury in his side's 1-1 friendly draw against Lens on Friday. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, Wenger said he was uncertain as to how long Mertesacker, 31, would be sidelined. "We have bad news on Per Mertesacker. He played in Lens on Friday night, he finished the game and had a little pain on his knee," he said....
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