According to reports from the Independent, Arsenal have received a boost in the pursuit of Bayern Munich full-back David Alaba, one of those who might be offloaded following the announcement of Lucas Hernandez's arrival for a club record fee of €80m.
The 26-year-old Austrian joined the Bavarians back in 2008 from Austria Wien and blossomed through their youth ranks before breaking into the senior side as a teenager.
He has made more than 300 appearances for the Bundesliga big boys securing a left-back role in spite of his ability to feature in multiple slots across the field.
Alaba is effective down the wings, as a central midfielder, deep-lying playmaker as well as a centre-half, but the signing of Hernandez would jeopardise his starting role in a star-studded Bayern squad.
The player should consider a summer move to experience a new challenge elsewhere.
Back in 2016, Alaba once admitted he was a Gooner growing up when Bayern Munich drew Arsenal in the Champions League.
"For me, games against Arsenal are always beautiful because in my childhood they were my favourite team!" said Alaba.
Edoo87
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Arsenal want players cost more than 200€ & they just have 45€ millions
Jacabdiruz
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with our transfer budget, i dont think so [Crylaugh]