Arsenal is interested in signing Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan N’Dicka and has reportedly opened talks with his representatives.
The Gunners are still rebuilding their team and Express Sports says their defence is one area that they want to make better.
They signed Gabriel Magalhaes in the last summer transfer window and he has been in fine form.
Rob Holding has also not given up on a place in the team easily and he has been a major positive at the club.
David Luiz has also impressed Mikel Arteta, but we expect the Brazilian to leave the club in the summer after two seasons since joining from Chelsea.
N’Dicka moved to Germany in 2018 and he has been developing at a frightening pace.
The Frenchman has caught the attention of several other teams, but Arsenal is looking to steal a march on his other suitors.
The report says they have already made their intentions known to his representatives and they even discussed signing Brighton’s Yves Bissouma.
Bissouma is one of the leading midfielders in the Premier League this season and he would be a solid addition to the current Arsenal team too.
Frankfurt signed N’Dicka from Auxerre for £4.7million, but the report says he is now worth around £19m.
can’t we just remain focused on areas of REAL need for once!!
Why would we be interested in another centre back?
Only if Saliba, CC and DL are moved on would the
young Frenchmen be a necessary addition to
the CB room. I personally hope both Mavro and
Saliba are welcomed back with open arms and
given the opportunity to fight it out for the spot
opposite of Gabriel. Mari and Holding are fantastic
rotational options that have proven to be more
than proficient when called upon.
If MA is backed in the summer than whatever the
war chest consists of should be earmarked for
the following IMHO.
DM: Bissouma
RB: Atal/Mazraoui/D Dumfries (if HB is moved on)
CF: O Eduard or P Daka (if Laca is moved on)
Wise and reasonable suggestions. We have solid young talent; Saliba and Mavro for example. Would be foolish financially and foolish literally to not look to our own.
Admittedly we should be looking to develop talent we have on the books in this Covid climate, not Christmas shopping for unnecessary additions.
We have already lost opportunities with Saliba during this lost, throwaway year. Add appearances missed for Martinelli and Balogun, and it’s time wasted.
Owner & Edu should have made youth a priority, especially during the 2nd half of this year.
They already have a lot of young defenders, why are they even being linked to another one. They will not get a better defender than Mavropanos, and if he is not in the team next season, it will be a huge loss for the club.