Arsenal show interest in Wolfsburg right-back Ridle Baku, as Mikel Arteta seeks to bolster the Gunners’ defensive options with the club clearly looking for a right-back.

Wolfsburg's German midfielder Ridle Baku plays the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match VfL Wolfsburg v Eintracht Frankfurt in Wolfsburg, northern Germany, on March 5, 2023. (Photo by Ronny Hartmann / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo by RONNY HARTMANN/AFP via Getty Images)
Wolfsburg’s German midfielder Ridle Baku plays the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match VfL Wolfsburg v Eintracht Frankfurt in Wolfsburg, northern Germany, on March 5, 2023. (Photo by RONNY HARTMANN/AFP via Getty Images)

Strong season for Baku

Wolfsburg’s 24-year-old right-back Ridle Baku has had an impressive season, attracting attention from several European clubs, including Arsenal.

Since signing with Wolfsburg from Mainz in the fall of 2020, Baku has become a crucial player under manager Niko Kovac.

The talented defender has scored five goals and provided one assist in 26 Bundesliga appearances this season.

European clubs eyeing Baku

German newspaper Sport-Bild reports that Arsenal have been monitoring Baku, with club representatives attending several games in Germany to scout the right-back.

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Villarreal and other clubs are also showing interest in the promising player.

Arteta’s plans for Arsenal’s defence

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen to sign a new right-back, having primarily used Ben White in that position this season.

Arteta reportedly appreciates Baku’s offensive and dynamic playing style, as well as his goal-scoring ability.

Baku, who has a contract with Wolfsburg until the summer of 2025, has earned four caps for the German national team.

Sacha Boey

Arsenal have also been heavily linked with Galatasaray’s 22-year-old right-back Sacha Boey.

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