Arsenal are prepared to offer Pablo Mari in exchange for Udinese full-back Nahuel Molina this summer, it has been claimed in Italy.
The Gunners currently sit fourth in the Premier League table with 66 points from 35 matches and enjoy a four-point lead over fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur. With just three more games left to play, they are in line to secure Champions League football next season.
Arsenal's performances this season have earned Mikel Arteta a new deal at the club. Having handed the Spaniard a fresh contract, the north London giants are now expected to back him in the upcoming transfer window.
With Alexandre Lacazette's contract expiring in the summer and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang already out of the club, the Gunners are tipped to sign a new forward. It appears right-back is also an area they are looking to strengthen ahead of the 2022-23 campaign.
According to Italian outlet TuttoUdinese, Arsenal are keeping tabs on Udinese right-back Molina. They are even prepared to include Mari in a swap deal for the Argentinean if the report is to be believed.
It is worth noting that Mari is currently on loan at the Italian top-flight club. The 28-year-old has made 14 league appearances for the side since joining them on a temporary deal in January.
The Spaniard does not appear to have a place in Arteta's plans for the future as he is below Ben White, Gabriel Magalhaes and Rob Holding in the pecking order. Arsenal are thus prepared to allow him to join Udinese permanently if they can get Molina in return.
Molina has played 35 matches across all competitions for Udinese so far this season. The Argentina international has scored seven goals and provided four assists in the process.
Could Arsenal's Mari make Udinese move permanent?
Udinese general manager Franco Collavino has been impressed with Mari's personality since the defender joined the Friulians. However, he has remained tight-lipped when discussing the Spaniard's future at the club. He told Il Gazzettino [via Sport Witness]:
“He showed leadership and personality, but he is from Arsenal. For now, there is nothing concrete.”
Mari joined the Gunners from Brazilian club Flamengo on an initial loan deal in January 2020. The north London giants went on to make the move permanent for a deal worth up to £14 million the following summer.
The centre-back has made a total of 22 appearances across all competitions for the Premier League club. He has two more years remaining on his deal with them, but could soon be on his way out.
Gunners4ever❤
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No we absolutely didn't.I think we were so póor even with 11 men.Our fans are blaming ref but i don't think there was anything wrong with him.Penalty is the only debatable point other than that,we were shite.Holding deserved the red card imo and we do create some chances but let's be real,we weren't good at.After that red card,i think he should have brought a defender instead he avoided subs.I think he should have taken Eddie off and brought white just after red card.But anyways i did expect us to bottle.
Even after Gabriel went off injured he brought on Tavares instead. Guess that means he wasn't ready to play at all even though he was on the bench. But he will definitely be fine to face Newcastle. Gabriel probably will not be because it was a hamstring injury.
lord_henry-14
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Bro what do you think about last night's game? Did we play good?
No we absolutely didn't.I think we were so póor even with 11 men.Our fans are blaming ref but i don't think there was anything wrong with him.Penalty is the only debatable point other than that,we were shite.Holding deserved the red card imo and we do create some chances but let's be real,we weren't good at.After that red card,i think he should have brought a defender instead he avoided subs.I think he should have taken Eddie off and brought white just after red card.But anyways i did expect us to bottle.
Gunners4ever❤
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I think Athletic reported around about €35 mil.Reports also said that Ucl is must for Youri.I think his price is high because the likes of Bayern, Madrid and Barca are in the race.
Bro what do you think about last night's game? Did we play good?
KreddyKall
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why did we sign Mari in the first place?
leybceruyz
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The backline, aside from Tomiyasu requires complete replacement. The mentality ain't big enough from those we have, young or not. Same for midfield, same for the front, same for GK.
Trash lol***
leybceruyz
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The backline, aside from Tomiyasu requires complete replacement. The mentality ain't big enough from those we have, young or not. Same for midfield, same for the front, same for GK.
Bruh what do you mean Gabriel and White is trade
yaabceint
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The backline, aside from Tomiyasu requires complete replacement. The mentality ain't big enough from those we have, young or not. Same for midfield, same for the front, same for GK.
Lol stop hating. Bet you haven’t achieved anything in your life.
Nesinoprtz
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The backline, aside from Tomiyasu requires complete replacement. The mentality ain't big enough from those we have, young or not. Same for midfield, same for the front, same for GK.
Supersak
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good giy
mikel89 thanks and the match are kickoff
TltMbmz
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Molina would be Great2 signing for Arsenal squad
Mikel89
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Where's the arsenals this is your tactic today for Tottenham
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good giy
lord_henry-14
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Good points that. But I also heard we are spending £40m on Tielemans which is also too much for someone with 1 year left.
I think Athletic reported around about €35 mil.Reports also said that Ucl is must for Youri.I think his price is high because the likes of Bayern, Madrid and Barca are in the race.
Gunners4ever❤
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But 6 clubs were in the race.At first they were asking for €60 mil(£53mil).I think it's worth the money as he is pl proven and his age.Bayern signed sane for €50mil with one year contract.I think city players have more demand.So they get good amount even with 12 months in contract
Good points that. But I also heard we are spending £40m on Tielemans which is also too much for someone with 1 year left.
lord_henry-14
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Good move but £42m for a player of his quality with one year left on his contract is too much. We should try to lower the price if we can. Liverpool signed Thiago for £25m.
But 6 clubs were in the race.At first they were asking for €60 mil(£53mil).I think it's worth the money as he is pl proven and his age.Bayern signed sane for €50mil with one year contract.I think city players have more demand.So they get good amount even with 12 months in contract
Gunners4ever❤
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What do you think of Jesus to Arsenal, mate?
Good move but £42m for a player of his quality with one year left on his contract is too much. We should try to lower the price if we can. Liverpool signed Thiago for £25m.
lord_henry-14
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Can play as a RB too. He is two-footed but plays primarily as a LB.
What do you think of Jesus to Arsenal, mate?
MSAP
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If we want to sign an Argentine, let him be Lautaro Martinez.
Gunners4ever❤
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Hickey is a left back
Can play as a RB too. He is two-footed but plays primarily as a LB.
lord_henry-14
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Good sign Molina/Spence and Hickey sell Bellerín, Maitland-Niles and Cédric. Loan Tavares.
Hickey is a left back
Supersak
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Where's the arsenals this is your tactic today for Tottenham
Gunners4ever❤
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Good sign Molina/Spence and Hickey sell Bellerín, Maitland-Niles and Cédric. Loan Tavares.
Semcprsu
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before man city use to buy our waste players that is why they can not pass us in football still their eyes open and go for good ones but now it's arsenal that busy buying man city waste products how can we be ahead of them
AbSixers
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It will be a good deal if arsenal can get him, we need another good right back that will complete with tomiyasu…no joke again gunners we’re playing champions league next season