Arsenal are claimed to have 'made contact' with Real Madrid over a potential transfer move for Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon, a report by Spanish Publication, ABC, via the Daily Star, claims.
It promises to be a busy transfer window for Gunners head coach Mikel Arteta by the time it comes around and the Spaniard is seemingly using his time without football to plot his transfer plans.
Whilst bolstering the centre of his defence and the centre of his midfield are top priorities for the Gunners boss this summer, he also has plans to address the left-back berth, with Reguilon reported to be on his radar.
The 23-year-old is currently on loan at Spanish outfit Sevilla and has made a very strong impression during his time with the club, racking up four assists in 25 matches from left-back.
And it is claimed that up to 10 clubs, including Arsenal and their North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, have expressed an interest in landing the defender.
The report claims that Arsenal are weighing up a swoop for Reguilon as a potential replacement for Bukayo Saka, who is attracting interest from German giants Borussia Dortmund, despite Arsenal having no plans to sell the 18-year-old.
But with Saka having not yet committed his long-term future to the club, and his contract set to expire in the summer of 2021, there are fears beginning to mount that the left-sided star could leave the club.
However, if Arsenal were to lure Reguilon to the Emirates Stadium this summer and were to keep hold of Saka, it could provide Arteta with some very healthy competition for the left-back spot.
But any hopes Arsenal may have of landing the defender this summer will rest with Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, as the Frenchman plans to assess Reguilon's qualities ahead of next season before making a decision on his long-term future.
