Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have been linked with Aaron Hickey, and BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton is a fan.
Former Celtic and Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has raved about reported Arsenal target and Brentford full-back Aaron Hickey on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Sutton has said that Hickey “is a really excellent footballer”.
The BBC Sport pundit made the comments about the full-back while discussing the current Scotland team.
Arsenal are among the clubs who have been linked with Hickey.
Praise for Arsenal target and Brentford star Aaron Hickey
On September 23, The Mirror reported that Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United all are keen on Hickey and could make bids for the Scotland international in the January transfer window.
The report added that Brentford could ask for as much as £50 million for Hickey, who can play on the right or on the left.
Sutton said on BBC Radio 5 Live: “Aaron Hickey at Brentford is a really excellent footballer.
My View: Aaron Hickey would make Arsenal better
In my opinion, Arsenal would be a better team with Aaron Hickey in it.
Of course, Arsenal have very good full-backs.
But, there is always room for more quality players.
Hickey is able to play at right-back or at left-back.
And, he is only 21.
The Scotland international has huge potential and is likely to get better in the coming years.
Hickey is a regular for Brentford and is getting a lot of exposure in the Premier League.
The full-back has made 34 appearances in the Premier League so far in his career.
Hickey has given one assist and kept one clean sheet in those games.
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