Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta might repeat a trick within the switch market to carry a Real Madrid star to north London as a part of a cut price.
In the summer time of 2021, the Gunners signed Los Blancos midfielder Martin Odegaard completely, following a profitable mortgage spell for the Norwegian. Odegaard solely moved for round £30million and was a palpable success on the Emirates Stadium.
Now one other Real Madrid star has turn into obtainable on a cut-price deal, with Arteta trying to enhance his facet, who are actually set to complete second within the Premier League.
According The mirror (opens in a brand new tab)Real star Ferland Mendy might be obtainable this summer time for lower than £20million – and will nicely be an choice for Arsenal.
The Frenchman has struggled to carry down a spot within the beginning XI this season, with Eduardo Camavinga and Nacho favored at left-back - however he has loads of attributes that counsel he could possibly be the form of full-back that Arteta wish to work. with.
At 27, Mendy has loads of expertise on the high stage within the Champions League but additionally has the benefit of being extra two-footed than the typical full-back. Kieran Tierney was used within the function in Oleksandr Zinchenko's absence however struggled to adapt to the upside-down facet of the function.
Takehiro Tomiyasu is arguably Arsenal's most two-footed player - and has been used as a left-back every now and then this season.
Arsenal's present No.3 Tierney might nicely go away this summer time with rumors linking him with a move to Newcastle United (opens in a brand new tab).
Mendy is valued at €35 million by transfer market (opens in a brand new tab).
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Arsenal are already linked with a bunch of massive names forward of a Champions League return season.
Mason Mount is an choice in midfield, with Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic and Bayer Leverkusen's Moussa Diaby rumored in assault. Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins and Crystal Palace star Wilf Zaha are additionally on the radar. Young stars are additionally of curiosity to the Gunners: Vitor Roque might find yourself on the Emirates, whereas Flamengo's Matheus Franca is being watched.
Meanwhile, cult hero Mathieu Flamini has refused to rule out a transfer to purchase Arsenal.
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