Arsenal offered chance to sign Napoli right-back Malcuit as cover for Bellerin

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Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign Napoli right-back Kevin Malcuit as cover for Hector Bellerin.

Bellerin has been ruled out for between six and nine months after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Chelsea.

Arsenal started Ainsley Maitland-Niles at right-back in their FA Cup defeat to Manchester United but the 21-year-old prefers to play as a winger or a central-midfielder.

The Gunners also have Stephan Lichtsteiner and Carl Jenkinson at their disposal, but may look to bring in an alternative.

Malcuit joined Napoli from Lille last summer and has made 12 appearances for the Italian club.

The 27-year-old's current contract at Napoli runs until the summer of 2022, but he could be allowed to depart in the final days of the transfer window.

Arsenal, who are in fifth place in the Premier League, host Cardiff on Tuesday.

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