Arsenal have reportedly made an strategy to signal Barcelona’s teenage defender Mikayil Faye, as Mikel Arteta eyes a youthful addition to his backline.
The 19-year-old is valued at £17 million and is seen as a flexible choice able to enjoying each centrally and as a full-back.
Arteta’s pursuit of Faye aligns together with his technique to bolster the defence with a younger, adaptable participant relatively than a seasoned veteran. Faye’s left-footed means makes him an interesting prospect, particularly given the present hyperlinks to left-sided defensive choices.
Faye faces stiff competitors for a first-team spot with the likes of Andreas Christensen, Ronald Araujo, and Alejandro Balde forward of him. With Pau Cubarsi additionally rising, Barcelona may think about a sale if the fitting supply comes alongside.
Arsenal’s curiosity is indicative of a broader plan to strengthen their defensive ranks, with Ajax’s Jorrel Hato and Sporting CP’s Ousmane Diomande additionally on their radar.
The potential departures of Oleksandr Zinchenko, Kieran Tierney, and Jakub Kiwior may additional necessitate the arrival of a flexible defender like Faye.
