Arsenal are eyeing a move for Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard, and will rival Manchester United for his signature, despite the Frenchman agreeing personal terms with the Red Devils.
Arsenal Prepared To Challenge United For Benjamin Pavard
The Gunners recently suffered a huge setback after their summer signing Jurrien Timber was ruled out until next year with an ACL injury. As a result of that, Mikel Arteta is weighing up his options and wants to bring another defender in.
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Pavard’s contract at Bayern expires next summer and he is available at a decent price for any team that wants to cash in now. He will be available on a free next summer if he stays in Germany for the remainder of the season.
United have been tracking the 27-year-old for a while now, and have agreed personal terms with him. However, with Harry Maguire’s move to West Ham falling through, it could be difficult for Erik ten Hag’s side to strike a deal with Bayern.
The Red Devils agreed a fee of £30million with the Hammers, but the London club were unwilling to meet Maguire’s wage demands.
🚨 Arsenal are considering a move for Benjamin Pavard to make up for the injury of Jurrien Timber! 🔴⚪️
Inter have the Bayern defender on top of their transfer list, while Man Utd are waiting to see what happens with Maguire.
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Pavard joined Bayern in 2019 and has established himself as one of the best and most versatile defenders in Europe. The World Cup winner would be an ideal signing for the Gunners, as he can play virtually anywhere across the back line. He also offers an attacking threat, and netted seven goals for the German giants last season.
Inter Milan are also said to be interested in his services, as well as both Arsenal and United. Liverpool were known to be keen on him in the past, but have not made any sort of move so far this summer.
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