€60m-rated duo on Arsenal’s list of transfer targets for problem position
Arsenal are reportedly eyeing two new right-backs as they assess options in that position for the summer – Wesley Franca and Vanderson.
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The Gunners will likely need to make a change in that area of the pitch for next season, with Ben White looking likely to leave after a lack of playing time this term.
We’ve previously reported on Arsenal eyeing Ivan Fresneda to replace White at right-back, but now Wesley and Vanderson are being linked in a report by Fichajes.
Arsenal might need to be a bit more careful with their spending this summer after making so many signings last year, so Wesley and Vanderson look like good potentially cheap options.
Can Arsenal sign bargain right-back this summer?
While it remains to be seen precisely how much Arsenal might face paying for these players, Transfermarkt lists Wesley as being worth €40m.
That looks like a potentially smart investment for a 22-year-old who can surely keep on getting better, though Vanderson might be even cheaper.
Transfermarkt have the Brazilian’s valuation at just €20m, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Monaco would sell for that price.
That could be some indication, however, of what AFC will need to start negotiating at if they want either of these players.
Arsenal need more depth at the back
One imagines Jurrien Timber will remain the first choice at right-back for Mikel Arteta, even if one of these names comes in.
Still, rotation options are important, as we’ve seen this term with Riccardo Calafiori out injured a lot, meaning new signing Piero Hincapie has ended up playing more than was perhaps expected.
Someone like Wesley or Vanderson to come in for Timber could be a big boost for Arsenal so as not to tire the Dutchman out as he’d had little opportunity to rest this season.
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