According to TZ, Julian Nagelsmann now wants to bring Arsenal target Achraf Hakimi to Bayern Munich.
The report claims that the 31-cap Morocco international is on Nagelsmann’s list of targets, as he believes Hakimi would suit his tactical approach.
Elsewhere, it was AS who revealed that Mikel Arteta is a big fan of the 22-year-old, and wants him at Arsenal as soon as possible.
Now, it has surely become tougher to land Hakimi, as one of Europe’s juggernauts enter the race to sign him.
The former Real Madrid speedster’s standing in football has skyrocketed this season at Inter Milan, under Antonio Conte’s guidance.
The Italian giants spent £36 million to lure him away from the Santiago Bernabeu back in July, and he has more than repaid their faith.
Hakimi has scored seven goals while also recording eight assists from wing-back, helping Inter Milan win their first Serie A title for 11 years.
If Arsenal do somehow manage to fend off Bayern Munich and lure Hakimi away, he could be a game-changer for Arteta with his speed.
The Moroccan is among the quickest players in Europe, and has even been recording sprinting faster than Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
As revealed by the Bundesliga’s official website, Hakimi became the quickest player in Bundesliga history during his loan at Borussia Dortmund.
He was clocked running at 22.67 mph. Aubameyang does find himself in the top ten, although his fastest speed was 22.02 mph.
Imagine Hakimi surging down one flank, with Kieran Tierney charging up the other – Arsenal would be a force to be reckoned with.
It truly is a mouthwatering prospect.
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