Arsenal want to sign a new backup right-back this summer, football.london understands. However, Mikel Arteta and technical director Edu will be forced to consider other options following a serious injury sustained by a reported transfer target at the weekend.
Southampton's Tino Livramento received oxygen as he was stretchered off during the Saints' clash against Brighton on Sunday after he appeared to twist his leg during an unfortunate challenge in the first half.
The Daily Mail is now reporting that the defender is set to spend around eight to nine months on the sidelines as a result of a significant ACL injury which requires surgery. Livramento, who is valued between £16.8m-£25.3m by CIES Football Observatory, has become a key member of Ralph Hasenhüttl's side at 19-years of age, scoring one goal and providing two assists in 28 Premier League appearances.
