Arsenal are reportedly dealing with competitors for the potential switch of highly-rated Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria.
The Switzerland worldwide has shone within the Bundesliga and has beforehand been talked about as a goal for the Gunners by Bild.
Arsenal’s hopes of signing Zakaria could have been dealt a blow, nonetheless, as Todo Fichajes report that Roma have held talks with Gladbach over a deal, with discussions stated to have accelerated not too long ago.
The report explains that Gladbach are beneath strain to promote Zakaria as he received’t renew his contract, so it might be that the 24-year-old might be on the transfer quickly.
Jose Mourinho was eager to convey Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka to Roma in the summertime, in line with Todo Fichajes, however it appears Zakaria might now be his major goal as a substitute.
Some may see this as a double blow for Arsenal, as they might maybe have offloaded the under-performing Xhaka after which confronted much less competitors for Zakaria, who might have been an excellent substitute.
Mikel Arteta will certainly now need to look elsewhere for brand new signings in the course of the park, with upgrades nonetheless wanted on Xhaka, in addition to on the injury-prone Thomas Partey, whereas loaned-out duo Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi each appear unlikely to have long-term futures on the Emirates Stadium.