Italian outlet TMW claim that Diego Simeone has been told that Atletico Madrid will cost £25m to sign Nahuel Molina – who is also a target for Arsenal. The right-back is likely to leave Udinese this summer.
Molina, 24, has been in stunning form for Udinese – whether he has played as a right-back, a wing-back or on the right flank. A 15-time Argentina international, it is widely believed that he has outgrown the Serie A side.
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That is backed up by his 13 goal involvements this season, scoring eight and creating five more. The Gunners do boast Takehiro Tomiyasu and Cedric Soares at The Emirates, who has been linked with Newcastle and Porto.
Now, reports claim Simeone is taking charge in a move for Molina and has been told that Udinese want £25million if they are to sell the defender. Arsenal remain interested in signing the defender, as per CalcioMercato.
Simeone told Arsenal target Molina will cost £25m: Potential bargain
Having turned 24 in April, Molina is a young player – but one producing some of the best performances in Serie A in terms of right-backs. While £25million is somewhat pricey, he would solve the right-back slot for years.
If Molina does come in, Cedric has to go. With interest in his services – it makes sense for the Gunners to sell him. He has struggled at times this season and Molina is a vast improvement on the Euro 2016 finalist.
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