The agent of Stuttgart defender Serdar Tasci says his client has "huge respect" for Arsenal after being linked with a summer move to Emirates Stadium.

GettyImagesSerdar Tasci receives instructions from Joachim Low

Tasci, 23, is believed to be a target for Arsene Wenger, who needs to strengthen his defensive options having seen Sol Campbell turn down a deal in North London to join Newcastle.

The Gunners have signed Laurent Koscielny for a fee in the region of £10 million and the Frenchman is expected to partner Thomas Vermaelen ahead of Johan Djourou.

However, the club are believed to be in the market for a defender and it appears Tasci would welcome the chance to move to Emirates Stadium.

Agent Uli Ferber told The Sun: "Serdar admires English football and has huge respect for Arsenal."

Tasci made just one appearance during the World Cup finals when he came on as a late substitute in the third-place play-off victory over Uruguay.