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Arsenal fans react to Walter Kannemann links

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Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing the Argentina international.

Argentina's defender Walter Kannemann gestures after a foul in the penalty area during an international friendly football match between Argentina and Venezuela at the Wanda Metropolitano...

According to a report from the Daily Mail, Arsenal are interested in signing Gremio defender Walter Kannemann, and some Gunners fans took to witter in response to the speculation.

Arsenal have been incredibly weak defensively this season, conceding a rather shocking 39 Premier League goals in 30 games, and Unai Emery will undoubtedly be looking to bolster his back-line in the summer.

Whether Kannemann is who they need, however, is highly debatable.

The three-capped Argentina international has spent his entire career in South America with Argentine outfit San Lorenzo and now Brazilian side Gremio.

Walter Kannemann (Gremio) of Argentina in action during the international friendly match between Argentina and Venezuela at Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain on March 22 2019.

He is a physically strong and aerially dominant centre-back, and he also possesses decent pace for a big man, but his lack of experience of playing in Europe will surely be a major concern for the Arsenal recruitment team, especially given the fact that he is already 28-years-old.

And many Arsenal fans do not seem convinced with reports linking their club with a summer move for the experienced Gremio defender…