The rumor mill has taken us down a few unexpected paths this week with rumors circulating over the future of Arsenal captain, Thomas Vermaelen. According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal are in talks with Swansea City over acquiring centre-back Ashley Williams who would directly replace Vermaelen, but is this a good idea? If the Gunners are to get rid of their captain, is Williams the best choice to take his squad place? As a first choice starter possibly not but despite being Arsenal captain, Thomas Vermaelen is no longer a guaranteed starter and we may well be talking about replacing Vermaelen as third choice. Ashley Williams has already secured his place in the hearts of many Gooners with an almost "fatal" ball to the head of Van Persie.