Arsenal look likely to be in the market for a left back this summer, but what about bringing in a right back?
Kieran Tierney needs competition at left back, but it’s a right back currently being linked with a big summer move to the Emirates Stadium.
Mundo Deportivo claim that Arsenal are keeping tabs on Real Betis right back Emerson Royal ahead of potentially launching a move this summer.
Compared to compatriot Dani Alves, the Brazilian is an exciting, attack-minded right back with real quality going forward as well as potential to improve at just 22.
Barcelona do hold rights on Emerson which could complicate matters, but an Arsenal move could spell the end of the line for Hector Bellerin.
Barca themselves want to sign Bellerin according to The Mirror, so it will be fascinating to see whether an exchange can be engineered.
Cedric Soares has exceeded expectations of late, so there is little chance of him moving on, with a new right back surely pointing towards Bellerin moving on.
There is surely no way Arsenal are looking into signing a right back unless they plan to let one go, and despite Mikel Arteta branding Bellerin a ‘key figure’ earlier this season, he suddenly seems expendable.
The 26-year-old has been with Arsenal since 2011, but hasn’t really been at his best for a while now, and the time may be right for Bellerin and Arsenal to go their separate ways.
With two years left on his deal, the writing could be on the wall for Bellerin as Edu seemingly lines up his replacement.
It may hurt given Bellerin’s lengthy association with Arsenal, but it may be a change that the Gunners simply need to make this summer.
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