Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have been linked with Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte in the summer transfer window.
Mundo Deportivo have reported that Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte is on the radar of Arsenal.
The report in the Spanish news outlet has claimed that Juventus have “already sounded” out Spain international centre-back Laporte too.
Should Arsenal sign Aymeric Laporte from Manchester City?
In our opinion, Arsenal should not sign Aymeric Laporte from Premier League rivals Manchester City in the summer transfer window.
The Gunners do not need another centre-back.
William Saliba and Gabriel were brilliant at the heart of the defence last season.
Ben White is another good option for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.
White excelled at right-back last season, but the former Leeds United loanee is a centre-back by trade.
Arsenal are also on the verge of signing Jurrien Timber from Ajax.
Timber is a versatile Netherlands international defender who can operate as a centre-back or as a right-back.
So, you have to ask whether Arteta needs to bring in another centre-back, especially one who is 29 and is on £120,000-a-week (Spotrac) salary.
Laporte made 11 starts and one substitute appearance in the Premier League and three starts and one substitute appearance in the UEFA Champions League for City last season.
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