Arsenal are leading the race to sign Bologna left-back Aaron Hickey despite West Ham reportedly joining the race for his signature. The Gunners are eager to bolster their squad this season with fresh competition for Kieran Tierney high on their list of priorities.
Nuno Tavares was signed from Benfica in the summer of 2021 but the youngster has frequently looked out of his depth when called upon by Mikel Arteta in Tierney's absence. football.london understands that Hickey is a top target for the Spaniard this summer as he looks to add strength in depth ahead of a return to Europe.
But they will not be alone in their pursuit for the 19-year-old. Hickey turned down a move to Bayern Munich to sign for Bologna from Hearts in September 2020 and it has been a smart decision.
