Arsenal have identified AC Milan left-back Ricardo Rodriguez as an alternative to Celtic defender Kieran Tierney – but who should the Gunners ultimately pursue?
According to the Daily Express, Arsenal are looking at the experienced 26-year-old after struggling to agree a deal with the Hoops for Tierney.
Celtic are demanding a fee in the region of £25 million for the Scot, while Rodriguez is reportedly available for around £14 million.
Unai Emery has just £45 million available to him this summer, so saving £11 million on a deal for the Swiss left-back could be one of interest to the Spaniard.
Both have European experience and similar defensive qualities, however, Rodriguez could actually be suited to Emery’s system better.
The Switzerland international is capable of playing as a natural full-back as well as a wing-back, systems Emery likes to tinker with.
Rodriguez is also known as a set-piece specialist and would provide Emery with quality from dead-ball situations if needed.
In terms of the Gunners’ finances, and the number of bodies they are hoping to bring in, a move for Rodriguez could well prove to be the smart option this time around.
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