Arsenal are studying signing Miguel Gutiérrez from Girona in January
The left back position in the Arsenal The template has been a debated topic for some time now. Jurrien Timber can fill that role, but he is primarily a central defender or right back, while Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jakub Kiwior don't seem to have a place in Mikel ArtetaThe plans of.
That leaves the Spaniard with only Riccardo Calafiori to count on as a natural left-back, and even he is better suited to playing in the middle of defence.
The Gunners are interested in adding some competition to the Italian international and according to Dame DeporteThey are interested in signing Girona star Miguel Gutiérrez next year.
The 23-year-old was one of the best players in La Liga last season and with a £29m buyout clauseArsenal are thinking of taking him from January.
Gutiérrez made 35 appearances for the Catalan side last season in the Spanish top flight, scoring two goals and providing seven assists in the process, but after a terrible start to the season at Girona this time around, it won't be a surprise if he decides to opt for a change of course, since Arsenal's sporting project seems attractive.
Gutiérrez would be perfect for Arsenal
Even if Gutierrez arrives, it's hard to overlook Calafiori as Arsenal's main left-back, particularly because of his ability to distribute the ball from the back. Defensively he also has a brilliant physical presence and has had an excellent start in life in the first division having fitted into Arteta's setup like a sock.
Gutiérrez will add an offensive dimension to his game, something that was expected of Zinchenko, and the former real Madrid The full-back's skills would be particularly useful when Arsenal play against teams that defend deep.
Although the first few weeks of Girona's campaign have not gone to plan, it remains to be seen whether they are willing to part ways with the defender in January or wait until the summer before cashing in. Whether or not Real Madrid exercises its right of first refusal will also be something Arsenal will have to consider in their strategy for Gutiérrez.
