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title: "Arsenal considering swoop for Maksimovic"
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published: "2017-10-11T21:30:57Z"
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# Arsenal considering swoop for Maksimovic

Arsenal are considering a move for Napoli central defender Nikola Maksimovic, according to [Football Italia.](https://www.football-italia.net/111166/inter-and-arsenal-watch-maksimovic)

The report claims that Arsenal have been scouting Maksimovic, presumably on international duty, and are tempted to make a move in January.

Arsenal are not alone in their pursuit of the defender, though, as Italian side Inter Milan are also said to be monitoring his progress.

![Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/646035952.jpg)

Maksimovic could be free to leave Napoli in January, due to his bit-part involvement so far this season.

He has made two appearances in all competitions so far, and struggled to retain a regular place in the side last season.

The Serbian joined the club from Torino for €25m last summer but has failed to live up to his price tag as of yet.

Arsenal will be hoping that they can secure a deal and bring out the best in the tall defender, if they can beat Inter to the punch.