According The Athletic, Arsenal could make a surprise loan move for Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Lee Kang-in during the current winter transfer window.
The Gunners have had a good campaign in all competitions, but they may need more firepower in the team to fight for trophies.
The London giants are left without their talisman in Bukayo Saka for the next 2 months with a hamstring injury. His substitute Ethan Nwaneri will also be out for a few weeks with a muscle problem.
Arsenal definitely need a specialist on the right wing and The Athletic claim they could move closer to signing Lee if Paris Saint-Germain consider a loan-to-buy deal.
The French champions bought the South Korean star from Mallorca for £18 million in the summer of 2023, and are not exploring the possibility of selling him at the moment.
However, Lee seems interested in taking on a new challenge outside the club. PSG could reportedly demand at least double the purchase price, i.e. £36m, to sanction his potential transfer.
Arsenal, on the other hand, prefer an initial loan and it remains to be seen if PSG will consider such a proposal.
Great potential
Lee has started 9 of PSG's 16 league games this season. He has done impressively with 6 goals and a couple of assists. he has completed 91% of his passes with 2.1 recoveries and 2.6 duels won per game.
The 23-year-old began his career as an attacking midfielder, but has mainly played from the right flank for Les Parisiens. Lee also has the ability to operate from the left side of the attack when necessary.
His versatile quality would make him an excellent signing for the Gunners. He could provide quality, depth and competition in the second half of the season as the Gunners push for potential silverware.
Lee appears open to a new challenge away from the Ligue 1 champions and it remains to be seen if PSG accept Arsenal's loan proposal.
The Gunners have been following the playmaker's progress over the last few years, but will likely want to evaluate his performances in the first division before considering a permanent agreement.
