Arsenal in negotiations for a potential new Gabriel backup, claimed a recent report
Arsenal Seek Defensive Reinforcements Amid Injury and Contract Concerns
Arsenal find themselves in a defensive crisis, with centre-back Gabriel set to miss the rest of the season due to a hamstring injury. Gabriel, currently ranked fourth in our website's list of the best centre-backs in the world right now, has a contract that ends in 2027.
Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, is focusing on defensive reinforcements, and the club is reportedly in discussions to sign AS Roma's Evan Ndicka this summer. AS Roma demand a minimum fee of €30 million for Ndicka, according to transfer expert David Ornstein.
Arsenal have a long-standing admiration for Ndicka, with the club previously considering him when extending Gabriel's contract. Another name on Arsenal's radar is Jorrel Hato, ranked no.18 in our website's list of the most exciting teenagers to watch this season.
Arsenal may also prioritize tying down William Saliba before extending Gabriel's contract. Saliba, like Gabriel, has a contract that ends in 2027. Andrea Berta, Arsenal's new sporting director, is tasked with sorting new contracts for both Saka and Saliba, with the extension for Saka reportedly extremely close.
Arsenal may be light in left-back and left-sided centre-back positions next season due to potential departures. Riccardo Calafiori, a summer signing for Arsenal, has struggled with injury this season.
In other transfer news, Arsenal are reportedly interested in Dean Huijsen, a centre-back currently playing for Ajax. No specific players that Arsenal allegedly considered to strengthen their defense in summer 2023 are mentioned in the provided search results.
Arsenal host Bournemouth this weekend in Premier League action. The injury to Gabriel and the potential departures of other defenders have put added pressure on the Arsenal defence, but the club is working hard to address these issues.
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