Report: Arsenal not put off going for £23m star despite development, he’s still on their radar

Arsenal will not be put off making a move for Tariq Lamptey, despite the youngster signing a new Brighton & Hove Albion contract, the Athletic claim.

Lamptey has caught the eye of Arsenal scouts this season, with his energetic performances down the right-hand side for Brighton.

The Seagulls have moved quickly to tie down the youngster to a new deal, as reward for his good form.

The long-term contract was expected to calm rumours over Lamptey’s departure initially, but the Athletic say that this won’t be the case.

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Indeed Brighton’s asking price, which was said to be £23 million (Sport1), for the full-back has apparently barely been raised by him signing a new deal, which means that Arsenal remain interested.

Lamptey would offer the Gunners far more thrust down the right if he was to sign, with Mikel Arteta said to be a huge fan in The Sun.

Hector Bellerin currently operates as Arsenal’s first choice right-back, but there is a feeling that Lamptey could be an upgrade over the long-term.

And although any transfer is unlikely to happen in the immediate future, it seems that a move to the Emirates Stadium could still take place.

In other news, Jurgen Klopp says ‘very important’ Liverpool player has ‘developed’ under him