Arsenal have made a £10.5million bid for Argentina international Walter Kannemann, according to reports in Italy.the 26-year-old claimed the club’s Player of the Year.
The defender is impressing for Gremio in Brazil and has earned five caps for his country in the last year and a half.
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CalcioMercato believe the player is ready to quit his current club with Inter Milan and Sampdoria also keen on his services.With the Gunners thought to have a small budget this summer until they sell some of their players, a the move could represent some excellent business.
Kannemann is strong defender happy both on the front foot and facing his own goal, and would give manager Unai Emery, seen watching Atletico Madrid against Levante on Saturday, plenty of depth
Arsenal are in pole position to beat Manchester United to the signing of Hakim Ziyech this summer, with the winger set to leave Ajax for just £25million.
The Morocco international has previously insisted it is his ‘dream’ to play for the Gunners and quotes Mesut Ozil as his hero.
Ziyech enjoyed a fantastic season in Amsterdam – helping Erik ten Hag’s side lift the Eredivisie trophy and the KNVB Cup.
And, on a personal level, the 26-year-old claimed the club’s Player of the Year award thanks largely to his 21 goals and 24 assists in 49 games..