North London side Arsenal are faced with rivalry from English Premier League leaders Manchester City over the signing of Real Betis left full-back Junior Firpo. The North London side have got to find an option in the left full back position with Nacho Monreal looking to be close to the exit door as well as his injury which has kept him out of action for a while. Junior Firpo has been tipped to be a good fit for the Gunners team with manager Unai Emery believed to be a big fan of the star player and will be ready to meet his $45 million asking price. The many things Guendouzi can boast of since joining Arsenal However, the asking price could just increase with the interest from the league leaders who are reported to be seeking to lure the player with … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal might find Junior Firpo difficult to get
Arsenal have shown interest in Real Betis defender Junior Firpo ahead of the winter transfer window which opens in coming months. The Gunners team are in dire need of defensive options as they have conceded a lot of goals this season despite scoring more as well. Pundits have argued that the weakest link in the Gunners team is the defence adding that if nothing is done, it could cost the manager Unai Emery side of their bid to qualify for next season’s Champions League. However, the Spanish manager is making efforts to have more options by recruiting in the January window but he could now miss out on his long-term target Junior Firpo with the emergence of Manchester City on the list. Should Abramovich pay more than £50 million for Genoa star? Spanish … [Read more...]