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Arsenal fans react after hearing Gunners want Willy Boly

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Arsenal are being linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Willy Boly.

Willy Boly of Wolverhampton Wanderers reaction during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park on September 22, 2019 in London, United...

Arsenal strengthened their back line by signing David Luiz in August, but Unai Emery may not be done bolstering his back line just yet.

The Gunners brought in Luiz as another experienced centre back to play with Sokratis Papastathopoulos, whilst Emery also has Rob Holding, Shkodran Mustafi and Calum Chambers at his disposal.

Even with William Saliba starting his Arsenal career next summer, the Gunners are being linked with other centre backs – and this time, it’s one closer to home than Saliba.

The Sun claim that Arsenal are keen on Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Willy Boly, having been impressed with his Premier League displays over the last year.

The 28-year-old has been a rock in the heart of the Wolves defence, and his performances have even seen him called up for the Ivory Coast as he considers switching international allegiance from France.

Arsenal are now seemingly keen, and could make a move to bring the 6ft 5in powerhouse to North London in 2020, though Wolves will no doubt demand a huge fee.

Willy Boly of Wolves gestures during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Etihad Stadium on October 6, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Arsenal fans have been taking to Twitter to react, with some suggesting Boly isn’t of the quality the Gunners need, preferring a move for RB Leipzig star Dayot Upamecano instead.

Others think that Boly is a massive upgrade and would be a great influence for Saliba next season, with some attracted by his dominant presence and his decent Premier League experience.

Arsenal fans celebrate during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on September 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.