Unai Emery dumped Arsenal out of the Europa League last week. Now, he wants to ruin one of their potential transfers.
Emery masterminded Villarreal’s Europa League success over Arsenal, around 18 months after the Gunners ditched him as their manager.
Emery could win the Europa League yet again having reached the final, but he’s already eyeing up a new right back this summer.
Cadena SER report that Villarreal want to land right back Emerson, having already agreed a deal with his Real Betis teammate Aissa Mandi.
Emerson is effectively co-owned by Barcelona and Betis, but it’s expected that he will become a full-time Barca player this summer, most likely with the intention of being sold on.
Mundo Deportivo reported in March that Arsenal want to sign Emerson, seemingly viewing him as a potential replacement for Hector Bellerin this summer.
Bellerin is likely to go this summer, with Arsenal needing a dynamic right back for the future in order to replace Bellerin at the Emirates.
Emerson fits the bill, but Villarreal are now rivalling Arsenal, with Emery potentially in line to pip the Gunners to his signature.
After dumping Arsenal out the Europa League last week, that would be another real kick in the teeth for the Gunners, who may soon be sick of hearing about Emery if he pulls out this deal.
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