Arsenal have been accused of missing out on a bargain by not pursing Tottenham’s Toby Alderweireld.
Former Leeds United and Manchester City full-back Danny Mills believes the Belgian’s £25million release clause, which expires on Thursday, should be tempting a host of clubs - including the Gunners and Manchester United - into looking to secure the centre-back's signature.
But despite the time limit, Mills believes Unai Emery's side should still be "banging down the door and saying we want this player".
“Let’s say he plays another three seasons, that’s around £8million-a-year,” the former England man told Football Insider .
“People are paying loan fees of £8million-a-year, he’s a ready-made player. It’s an absolute bargain. How Manchester United are not coming and banging down the door, how Arsenal are not banging down the door and saying we want this player, I have no idea.
“£25million for a ready-made centre half who is going to get you through the next three seasons and bring on other players around them, it’s a no-brainier for me.
"People will say you’re going to lose money, yeah you are but you’re going to do that if you bring loan players for me.”
