Arsenal are the 'most interested' in signing Girona defender Miguel Gutiérrez, according to a report from Central defense.
The 22-year-old has been a key player for the Spanish club this season and has helped them reach second place in the league standings. Mikel Arteta He remains an admirer of the talented young defender and wants to sign the player this summer, according to the report.
However, Arsenal will face competition from real Madrid who have preference over the Gutiérrez. They inserted a buyback clause of around £7m into his contract when they sold him. However, for any other club, Gutiérrez cost £34 million.
It remains to be seen whether Arsenal are willing to pay that price, but there is still a chance that Madrid could give Gutierrez on the cheap and sell him for a profit.
The Gunners currently have Oleksandr Zinchenko as the only recognized left-back at the club and need more depth in that department. Kieran Tierney, on loan at Real Sociedad, is expected to be sold permanently at the end of the season.
Gutiérrez would be an investment for the future
Gutiérrez could prove to be a quality, long-term acquisition for Arsenal and regular football in the first division It will help you develop further and reach your potential. As well as being a quality defender, he is also effective in attack, so would suit Arsenal's style of play.
Arsenal certainly have the financial means to pay the reported release clause, but it remains to be seen if they can reach an agreement. They will have to convince the defender to join them, especially since Real Madrid can sign him for much less.
Arsenal have been fighting for the league title since last season and will look to do well on multiple fronts. They need a deeper squad to compete with clubs like city of manchester and signings like Gutiérrez could be very useful. The defender could compete with Zinchenko for the starting job next season and the competition for positions will help both players improve.
