Arsenal set their sights on touchdown Federico Dimarco

Arsenal have a ‘real curiosity’ in signing Inter Milan defender Federico Dimarco, based on Tuttosport.

The Gunners have the very best defence within the Premier League and Champions League this marketing campaign. They not too long ago picked up a seventh-straight win in Europe after a convincing 3-1 victory over Inter on the San Siro.

The north London giants usually are not considering any winter signings, however there may very well be some exercise in the summertime. Tuttosport declare that they’ve set ‘their sights’ on touchdown Dimarco from the Nerazzurri.

Inter, on their half, are conscious of the Gunners curiosity and are decided to maintain Dimarco past his present deal that expires in June subsequent yr. Talks are anticipated to progress over a renewal subsequent month.

They’re ready to extend his internet wage from £3.7 million to nearly £5 million per yr.

Unlikely deal

Dimarco has been the most effective defenders within the Italian top-flight over the previous couple of years. The 28-year-old began his profession as a left-back, however has made greater than 200 appearances within the left wing-back function for the Nerazzurri.

Within the ongoing season, he has been mesmerising to observe with 4 targets and seven assists in all competitions. He has been a giant attacking outlet for the Nerazzurri, however has additionally labored onerous defensively with key tackles and recoveries.

Dimarco’s big-game expertise would make him a welcome signing for the Gunners, nevertheless it appears unlikely that Mikel Arteta’s aspect will enter the switch marketplace for the Serie A winner, given the huge choices within the left-back division.

The Gunners noticed the emergence of Myles Lewis-Skelly throughout the 2024/25 marketing campaign. Alongside {the teenager}, the London outfit have Riccardo Calafiori, Piero Hincapie in addition to Jurrien Timber, who can function at left-back.

Arsenal have the place nicely lined for the longer term. Hincapie was solely signed on mortgage from Bayer Leverkusen final summer season, nevertheless it seems a formality earlier than a everlasting transfer is sealed. There’s a conditional obligation to purchase him this summer season.

Therefore, we don’t see the prospect of the Gunners pursuing a deal for Dimarco. The participant’s agent may very well be utilizing Arsenal’s title with a view to pace up contract negotiations with the Nerazzurri. A renewal may very well be sorted within the coming weeks.