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Report: Arsenal rivalling AC Milan for defender compared to Varane
Arsenal are one of the teams interested in Lens centre-back Loic Bade, that they are battling the likes of AC Milan and Sevilla for the 21-year-old.
The Gunners look to be well-stocked for options at the heart of the defence. However, there is a question mark hanging over David Luiz’s future at the Emirates.
that Luiz’s representatives were reaching out to potential admirers with his contract set to expire this summer.
Mikel Arteta does have the likes of William Saliba and Konstantinos Mavropanos set to return from loan spells, but it appears that the Gunners are eyeing further additions in that area of the field.
, Arsenal want Bade from Lens. Meanwhile, it is claimed that Milan, Sevilla and Rennes are also keen on the youngster.
TBR View: Varane comparisons hint Bade could be an amazing signing
Calciomercato notes that Bade has been compared with Raphael Varane, who left Lens for Real Madrid a decade ago. So it could certainly prove to be an exciting move for Arsenal to bring him to the Emirates.
He has made 28 Ligue 1 appearances for high-flying Lens this year. They are in contention for a play-off spot for next year’s Europa League.
It would be an impressive statement for Arsenal to win the race for Bade. He looks to have an incredibly bright future ahead with a lengthy queue of high-profile admirers already forming.