Kieran Tierney has joined a growing list of reported Arsenal left-back targets this summer, after news of Brendan Rodgers’ potential departure.
With Nacho Monreal’s injury problems, his age, and the fact he’s running down his deal, it could be time to invest in a new full-back on the left-hand side. Let’s have a look at the options linked to an Arsenal transfer.
4Ryan Sessegnon
- Age: 18
- Current club: Fulham FC
- Contract until: 2020
- Market value: £31.5m
18-year-old Sessegnon is one of the rising stars of English football. Despite his age, he’s already made 109 appearances for Fulham, scoring 25 goals and assisting 17.
The youngster can play anywhere along the left-hand side, and he’s mostly split his time between left-back and left-midfield/wing this season.
That could suit Arsenal perfectly, given their play style involves full-backs getting forward a lot. For example, Hector Bellerin was a right-winger before he joined the club.
According to Goal, Arsenal have been “keeping a close eye” on Sessegnon. They aren’t the only ones though. Reports late last year suggested Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham have all spent time scouting the youngster since his breakthrough.
That interest is only going to have increased now that he’s playing regularly in the Premier League. It wouldn’t be easy to sign the Fulham man, but it could be well worth it if he reaches his potential.
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