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Bailey Keogh

Edu's new £6m Arsenal transfer bid for defensive Spain star hints at Lisandro Martinez defeat

Arsenal need to strengthen the full-back positions ahead of the next campaign. Both sides of the defence need better strength in depth, with the summer transfer window being the perfect chance to solve this issue.

According to The Athletic, Arsenal's priority is Lisandro Martinez due to the 24-year-old's ability to play at centre-back and left-back. Martinez is reportedly keen on a move to the Emirates Stadium, and Ajax are rumoured to have rejected a bid in the region of £25million.

However, a deal is proving difficult to get over the line. It could be because of this that the Gunners have reportedly made a bid to sign Alex Grimaldo from Benfica.

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