Arsenal are comprehended to be interested in signing Croatian defender Domagoj Vida from Besiktas during this summer’s transfer window, a report from Aksam claims.
The north London side are taking a look at the possibility of including another main defender to their squad this summer in spite of the fact that William Saliba will be offered after his loan spell with Saint-Etienne.
The likes of Axel Disasi and Kristoffer Ajer have actually been linked with the Gunners in current weeks however according to Aksam, the club are stated to hold a keen interest in landing the signature of Vida, who might be offered for just ₤ 9m.
The 31- year-old has actually been with the Istanbul outfit for more than 2 years and during this duration, he has actually been a routine at the heart of the club’s defence, making 88 appearances in all competitions.
The Turkish outfit are undoubtedly experiencing financial troubles with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic which might be the factor behind their desire to sell Vida, who is among their highest earners.
On The Other Hand, the Gunners are packed with various main protective choices in the squad and Mikel Arteta might need to think about unloading a number of players prior to reinforcing the department.
Aside from Saliba, David Luiz, Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Shkodran Mustafi, Calum Chambers, Rob Holding, Dinos Mavropanos and Pablo Mari (on loan) are amongst the main protectors contracted to the club at the minute.
Mustafi and Sokratis have actually been fancied to head through the exit door as they go into the final year of their particular agreements however Mari might sit tight on a permanent basis with Arteta desiring a left-footed centre-back in the squad.
Vida is understood for his excellent defensive concentration and strong passing capabilities and he might show an important rotation option for the Gunners next term behind the prospective main protective pairing of Saliba and Mari.
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