Arsenal to sign Villarreal defender Mateo Musacchio

Villarreal defender Mateo Musacchio

Arsenal have joined the race to sign Villarreal defender Mateo Musacchio, according to reports from spain.

The Daily Express indicates that the Gunners will battle Manchester United and Barcelona for the 25-year-old's signature.

Arsene Wenger is on the lookout for a new defender to partner Laurent Koscielny after a series of unconvincing displays from Per Mertesacker and Gabriel Paulista.

Musacchio impressed for Villarreal in their run to the Europa League semi-finals before they were knocked out by Liverpool.

By AFP 6 hrs ago
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