Arsenal are said to be weighing up a £12m summer move for Manchester United centre-back Chris Smalling, according to the Daily Mirror.
SEE ALSO:
Arsenal’s record signing in hot water! Midfielder pictured partying hours after missing Newcastle win
Arsenal move closer to signing £20m Manchester United target
With Smalling, Ashley Young and Phil Jones all set to be offered new contracts at Old Trafford to prevent them entering the final year of their respective deals, Wenger is believed to be keen on exploiting the England international’s current situation.
Wenger has been a long time admirer of the versatile defender, and was even linked with a move for his signature during the January transfer window.
He also attempted to bring him to the Emirates before he left for United in a £10m deal in 2010, but will now be encouraged to move for him again after the 24-year-old showed a considerable improvement under Louis Van Gaal.
COMMENTS