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title: "Tottenham join Arsenal in Alves pursuit – should the Gunners now make a move?"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2019-07-15T08:25:08Z"
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# Tottenham join Arsenal in Alves pursuit – should the Gunners now make a move?

Tottenham have reportedly joined Arsenal in the race to sign Dani Alves this summer – so should the Gunners now make their move?

According to Spanish outlet [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/premier-league/20190714/463465189044/los-tres-grandes-de-la-premier-que-pugnan-por-dani-alves.html), Unai Emery is urging Arsenal officials to launch a move for the free agent, with Spurs now entering the race to sign the Brazilian.

Premier League champions Manchester City are also keen on the right-back, with Pep Guardiola considering making a move for the player he successfully coached at Barcelona.

![Lucas Uebel/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1160650324.jpg)

Arsenal are in desperate need of defensive reinforcements and are under a tight transfer budget, so a move for the free agent sounds sensible.

The former Paris Saint-Germain star would demand a high salary, however, he showed recently at the Copa America that he is still one of the best full-backs in the world.

The 36-year-old is edging towards the end of his career but could offer Emery one or two seasons of high-quality performances, something needed at the Emirates next season.

Hector Bellerin and Ainsley Maitland-Niles are currently available to Emery at right-back, however, the chance to sign a world-class player on a free transfer doesn’t come around very often, so a move could prove to be a smart one by the Gunners over the next 12 months.