Arsenal are reportedly accelerating their efforts to sign Bologna prospect Aaron Hickey as the young Scot continues to earn the adulation of the European press.
Hickey, 19, has emerged as a summer target for Gunners technical director Edu as a potential upgrade on Nuno Tavares, who has earned mixed reviews during his debut season in North London. Reports in Italy claim talks between Arsenal and Bologna are imminent and a £17million price tag has been touted.
Such a fee may prove to be a bargain for a player considered one of the most exciting left-backs on the continent who has already been tipped for greatness. At the turn of the year, Hickey was included in an XI compiled of players who are 'set to explode' in 2022 by Spanish outlet Marca.
