DEAL COMPLETED: Arsenal finally seal move for South American tricky winger who’s better than Rodrygo
Arsenal are considering a summer move for talented Rosario Central centre-back Juan Gimenez, Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg has revealed.
The Gunners have reportedly placed the 19-year-old defender on their summer transfer shortlist as they look to add another promising name to Mikel Arteta’s first-team squad.
The North London club have enjoyed the emergence of Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly this season and have given their exciting youngsters plenty of Premier League game time.
A move for Gimenez would represent another smart step towards building for the future, as the ‘special’ Argentine starlet is considered one of the country’s best young defenders and has even drawn comparisons to compatriot Cristian Romero.
Arsenal Eyeing Juan Gimenez Pursuit
Borussia Dortmund are also keen on the 19-year-old
Plettenberg, writing on X, has revealed that Arsenal could face competition for Gimenez from Borussia Dortmund, who are also weighing up a move for the 19-year-old:.
Arsenal have now finished second in the Premier League for a third consecutive season and are anticipating a busy summer window in an attempt to boost Arteta’s squad.
The Gunners are set to welcome Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad as a midfield reinforcement, while Espanyol shot-stopper Joan Garcia remains a target in goal.
A new striker is also expected to arrive at the Emirates, with Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres and RB Leipzig ace Benjamin Sesko among the potential options.
Arsenal also hold admiration for Real Madrid star Rodrygo and Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma, and have recently added the Japanese international to their transfer shortlist.
