Arsenal have been linked with an audacious move for Dani Alves, but would he be a good signing for the club?
According to claims from Spanish news outlet AS, as cited in a transfer round-up from Sky Sports, the Gunners have entered the race to recruit the experienced right-back.
Alves departed Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season following the expiration of his contract, and Premier League interest appears to be gathering ahead of next term.
Unai Emery is reportedly keen to add him to the Arsenal squad as they gear up for a crucial season, and it is easy to see why.
Alves may be 34-years-old, but he remains a world-class player. He displayed this in Copa America, where he helped Brazil win the trophy with some excellent displays on the right-hand side.
The defender has long been a consistent performer for both club and country, and despite entering the twilight of his career, would improve every side in world football.
Arsenal are stocked in this position; Hector Bellerin and Ainsley Maitland-Niles are two strong options for Emery to call upon throughout next season.
However, the opportunity to sign a player of such pedigree seldom comes about, and on a free transfer, signing Alves would surely be a no-brainer, regardless of his likely-high wage demands.
