Arsenal’s search for a new center back is reported to have taken them to the late stages of this summer’s World Cup final, with Spain’s Marc Pubill and England duo Jarell Quansah and Ezri Konsa in their sights.
Fabrizio Romano was first to reveal an approach for Atlético Madrid star Pubill, but Spanish publication AS state the La Liga giants have firmly rejected all offers and are instead planning to tie him down to a new contract. That refusal to negotiate has forced the Gunners to look elsewhere.