Arsenal surpass Man City, Newcastle in race for Real Madrid player Arteta rates; could replace out of favour player
According to reports, Arsenal is said to be ready to make a £17m bid for Ferland Mendy, the left-back from Real Madrid, in the upcoming summer transfer window. Mikel Arteta is considering Mendy as a potential replacement for Kieran Tierney.
Although Mendy is highly regarded at Real Madrid, he has faced injury issues this season, and it is now rumored that Los Blancos are open to selling him. With Tierney being heavily linked to a move to Newcastle, Mendy could be a reliable choice to fill his position at Arsenal.
According to TEAMtalk’s report, Kieran Tierney, the Arsenal defender, is among the top transfer targets for Eddie Howe at Newcastle. This interest arises from Tierney’s limited playing time in the Premier League this season, largely due to the arrival of Oleksandr Zinchenko.
Given this situation, a move to St. James’ Park appears to be increasingly likely for Tierney. Consequently, it is understandable that Arsenal is intensifying their pursuit of Ferland Mendy as a potential replacement.
However, Arsenal faces strong competition from Manchester City, Paris-Saint Germain, and even Newcastle, creating a heated race for the services of the Real Madrid star.
Arsenal prepare £17m offer for Mendy
According to a report from Sport, Mikel Arteta is highly interested in acquiring Ferland Mendy for Arsenal in the upcoming summer transfer window.
The report suggests that Arsenal is willing to make an offer of £17m for the left-back and is currently the club showing the most interest, despite facing competition from other clubs.
However, the Gunners are determined not to overpay for Mendy. It remains uncertain whether a £17m offer will be sufficient to persuade Real Madrid to sell the Frenchman.
Ferland Mendy joined Real Madrid in 2019 for a significant fee of €48m, which is approximately £41.7m. Since then, he has made 131 appearances for the Spanish giants, contributing five goals and 10 assists. During his time at the club, Mendy has been part of a successful period, helping Real Madrid secure two LaLiga titles, a Copa del Rey, and a Champions League trophy.
Indeed, Mendy’s experience and success at Real Madrid could potentially bring a winning mentality to the Arsenal dressing room if he were to join the club. Mikel Arteta would likely prioritize such qualities when considering transfer targets.
Currently, Arsenal’s immediate focus will be on finishing the season on a high note, even if winning the Premier League title is unlikely. However, Mendy’s potential arrival in the summer transfer window will certainly be an intriguing prospect for Gunners fans to keep an eye on.
Arsenal surpass Man City, Newcastle in race for Real Madrid player Arteta rates; could replace out of favour player