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Arsenal could be ready to bring one player in and let one leave at the back when the transfer window re-opens
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Arsenal’s defence has been the bedrock of the team’s progress into genuine title contenders over the past few seasons. Mikel Arteta’s team conceded just 29 Premier League goals last season, but were quick to add to their ranks in the transfer window this summer, signing Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori in a £42million move from Bologna. That was the club’s biggest signing of the summer, but according to a report in Italy, the Gunners could be ready to make another move at the back when the window re-opens in January. According to Inter Live, Arteta ‘very much likes’ Inter defender Yann Bisseck, who enjoyed a promising first season in Serie A following his 2023 move from Danish side AGF. His role in Inter’s title success has earned him a spot on Arsenal’s radar, with the report adding that a ‘possible offer could reach €25million’, although Inter are only likely to sanction a move if the player requests a transfer. The GENIUS Way Arsenal Just Beat Tottenham Without Their Midfield The outlet goes on to add that Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is surplus to requirements at the Emirates and could be offered to Inter in January to help grease the wheels of any potential transfer. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Tomiyasu made 30 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions last season, but is currently sidelined with a knee injury and is yet to feature this season. In Four Four Two’s opinion, Tomiyasu’s injury record is starting to become something of a concern following a calf issue last season, meaning Bisseck, who is valued at €16million by Transfermarkt, could be something of an upgrade on the Japan international. Bisseck, who can operate at both centre-back and right-back, quickly adapted to the challenge of playing in Serie A last season and appears to very much be a player on the up. Arsenal braced for Real Madrid move for key player: report REVEALED: The football clubs with the biggest social media followings, with English sides DWARFED by European rivals Arsenal ready to move for A-list forward on bargain deal next summer: report Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription Join now for unlimited access Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 For more than a decade Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor, with stints at Mirror Football and Leeds Live among others. He is the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team. Manchester City star Erling Haaland could be next Real Madrid signing - after reports he'd 'sign tomorrow': report Liverpool preparing double signing this January: report Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta addresses Gabriel Martinelli being replaced in his side Four Four Two is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. ©
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