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title: "Arsenal to go ‘all in’ for Upamecano – what difference could he make?"
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published: "2019-10-22T12:30:30Z"
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# Arsenal to go ‘all in’ for Upamecano – what difference could he make?

Arsenal are ready to go ‘all in’ to sign RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, according to reports.

[Calciomercato, as cited on football.london](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/arsenal-news-live-lacazette-ozil-17122744), claim that the Gunners are going to do all they can to land the player, amid suggestions that AC Milan have now joined the race to sign him as well.

A number of clubs have been linked, but it is Arsenal who are supposedly leading the race to sign him.

How much of a difference could he make at the back?

### Read Arsenal verdict

You only have to look at Arsenal’s performance away to Sheffield United to see that they need reinforcements at the back.

Sokratis and David Luiz, who [were among](https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1376064/Live/England-Premier-League-2019-2020-Sheffield-United-Arsenal) Arsenal’s worst performers on the night, are two players who hardly instil confidence in the team or supporters and the centre-back position should be one the club look to address.

Upamecano is widely regarded as one of the best young defenders across Europe and it’s clear to see what a difference he could make to the club’s backline.

![Octavio Passos/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/869130046.jpg)

As per [Wyscout](https://wyscout.com/), the 20-year-old averaged 5.92 interceptions a game last season across all competitions.

Add to that an average of 1.06 fouls a game, and a defensive duel success rate of over 70 per cent, Arsenal would be getting themselves a top-quality defender who could not only help address their current weaknesses, but also be a long-term option for the Gunners.