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.
5Jose Gaya
- Age: 23
- Current club: Valencia CF
- Contract until: 2023
- Market value: £36m
At just 23 years of age, Gaya has already played 176 matches for Valencia’s first team. This season he’s once again a regular in the starting eleven, making 22 league appearances in their 25 matches so far.
There were reports last year that Gaya’s release clause would drop to £25.4m over the summer, a very decent price for such a young and experienced player. However, this was increased to £88m when he extended his deal back in May, so some negotiation would be required to bring down the price.
Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly both also in the race for his signature alongside Arsenal. The Gunners might have an advantage though, as they’ve dealt with Valencia a lot in the past.
In the summer of 2017, Arsenal sold Gabriel Paulista to the Spanish side. They then followed that up with the transfer of Francis Coquelin in January. Before that, Arsene Wenger signed Shkodran Mustafi the previous year. Perhaps the Spanish international could be the next transfer in the saga.
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