Arsenal are considering a move for Ajax’s Devyne Rensch to strengthen their right-back options, but face competition from Brighton and Sevilla.

  • Arsenal eyeing €8m-rated Ajax right-back Devyne Rensch for reinforcement
  • Gunners face competition from Brighton & Hove Albion and Sevilla
  • Rensch’s versatility and potential make him an attractive target
Ajax's Dutch defender Devyne Rensch (L) argues with Alkmaar's Dutch defender Bruno Martins Indi during the Dutch Eredivisie football match between Ajax Amsterdam and AZ Alkmaar at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on December 12, 2021. - Netherlands OUT (Photo by MAURICE VAN STEEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)
Ajax’s Dutch defender Devyne Rensch (L) argues with Alkmaar’s Dutch defender Bruno Martins Indi during the Dutch Eredivisie football match between Ajax Amsterdam and AZ Alkmaar at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on December 12, 2021. – Netherlands OUT (Photo by MAURICE VAN STEEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Ajax’s Devyne Rensch as they seek to bolster their right-back options for the upcoming season. The 20-year-old Dutch international has caught the attention of the Gunners, who face competition from Brighton & Hove Albion and Sevilla for his signature.

With Mikel Arteta reportedly keen to shift Ben White back to a central defensive position next season, Arsenal find themselves in need of reinforcements on the right.

Currently, Takehiro Tomiyasu is the only other right-back available, and he is sidelined with a knee injury until the end of the season.

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS: Devyne Rensch of Ajax in action during the UEFA Champions League group A match between AFC Ajax and SSC Napoli at Johan Cruyff Arena on October 04, 2022. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS: Devyne Rensch of Ajax in action during the UEFA Champions League group A match between AFC Ajax and SSC Napoli at Johan Cruyff Arena on October 04, 2022. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Ivan Fresneda remains Arsenal’s top target, but with advanced negotiations between Real Valladolid and Borussia Dortmund, the Gunners are exploring other options.

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Rensch has made 33 appearances for Ajax this season, scoring three goals and providing one assist.

Although he has faced criticism from Marco van Basten for his performance in the cup final against PSV, Rensch’s versatility and potential make him an attractive prospect for Arsenal.

Besides playing as a right-back, Rensch can also fill in as a centre-back and left-back when needed.

Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly leading the race for Rensch, but Arsenal’s interest could make the transfer battle more competitive.

How much is Devyne Rensch worth?

Ajax's defender Noussair Mazraoui (L) and Ajax's defender Devyne Rensch react during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax Amsterdam and FC Emmen at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on May 2, 2021. - Ajax Amsterdam clinched their 35th Dutch league title on Sunday with a 4-0 victory over Emmen. - Netherlands OUT (Photo by MAURICE VAN STEEN / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT (Photo by MAURICE VAN STEEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)
Ajax’s defender Noussair Mazraoui (L) and Ajax’s defender Devyne Rensch react during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax Amsterdam and FC Emmen at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on May 2, 2021. – Ajax Amsterdam clinched their 35th Dutch league title on Sunday with a 4-0 victory over Emmen. – Netherlands OUT (Photo by MAURICE VAN STEEN / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT (Photo by MAURICE VAN STEEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Devyne Rensch currently holds a market value of £7m/€8m.

Over time, his market value has experienced fluctuations, with the highest point being around £10.9m/€12.5m in September 2022.

In the global professional football arena, Rensch is ranked 1,140 among all players.

Within the Eredivisie, he holds the 30th position, and at his club, Ajax, he ranks 12th among his teammates.

As a Dutch player, he is ranked 51st among his fellow countrymen.

In terms of his position as a right-back, Rensch ranks 76th worldwide.

Additionally, he is ranked 34th among all players born in 2003, further solidifying his status as a rising star in football.

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