According to him, Arsenal have a ‘genuine interest’ in signing Inter Milan defender Federico Dimarco Tuttosport.
The Gunners have the best defense in the Premier League and Champions League this season. They recently recorded a seventh straight win in Europe after a convincing 3-1 victory over Inter at San Siro.
The north London giants are not considering any winter signings but there could be some activity in the summer. Tuttosport claim they have ‘set their sights’ on landing Dimarco from the Nerazzurri.
Inter, in turn, are aware of the Gunners’ interest and are determined to keep Dimarco for longer than his current contract, which expires in June next year. Talks on an extension are expected to progress next month.
They are willing to increase his net salary from £3.7 million to almost £5 million per year.
Unlikely deal
Dimarco has been one of the best defenders in the Italian top in recent years. The 28-year-old started his career as a left back but went on to play more than 200 games as a left back for the Nerazzurri.
In the current season he has been fascinating to watch with 4 goals and 7 assists in all competitions. He has been a great attacking outlet for the Nerazzurri, but has also worked hard defensively with key tackles and recoveries.
Dimarco’s depth of experience would make him a welcome addition to the Gunners, but it seems unlikely that Mikel Arteta’s side will enter the transfer market for the Serie A winner given the vast options in the left-back department.
The Gunners saw the emergence of Myles Lewis-Skelly during the 2024/25 season. In addition to the teenager, the London team has Riccardo Calafiori, Piero Hincapie and Jurrien Timber, who can operate as a left back.
Arsenal have good cover for the future. Hincapie was only loaned from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, but it appears to be a formality before a permanent move is sealed. There is a conditional obligation to buy it this summer.
That’s why we don’t see the prospect of the Gunners pursuing a deal for Dimarco. The player’s agent could use Arsenal’s name to speed up contract negotiations with the Nerazzurri. An extension could be arranged in the coming weeks.
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