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title: "Arsenal negotiating swoop for Juventus star"
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author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2018-05-25T16:16:48Z"
modified: "2018-05-25T16:16:48Z"
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# Arsenal negotiating swoop for Juventus star

Arsenal are reportedly looking to sign Stephan Lichtsteiner from Juventus this summer.

According to claims from the [Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/may/25/arsenal-talks-stephan-lichtsteiner-juventus-unai-emery?CMP=share_btn_tw), new Gunners boss Unai Emery has identified the experienced full-back as a target, with the Spaniard looking to bolster his defensive options.

Lichtsteiner’s contract with Juve expires in the coming weeks, meaning that he will be available on a free transfer. This is likely to be of interest to Arsenal as, according to reports, they have been limited to a £70m budget this summer.

![Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/922112448.jpg)

The 34-year-old is an established international for Switzerland and is a key man for his country. Lichsteiner will be hoping to captain his side to a successful World Cup campaign this summer.

Arsenal currently have Hector Bellerin at their disposal but it seems Emery wants to add further quality to his options at right-back, with Lichtsteiner lined up.

Borussia Dortmund had been previously linked with a move for the experienced defender but, if the Guardian are to be believed, Arsenal have stolen a march on the Bundesliga side.