Mikel Arteta reportedly keen on another left-back

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Mikel Arteta is reportedly interested in signing left-back Maxi Araujo from Sporting Club to strengthen Arsenal's defense. The club aims to enhance its squad depth ahead of the upcoming season.

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Mikel Arteta is keen on strengthening the left side of defense
Arsenal interested in signing Maxi Araujo from Sporting Club
The club aims to improve squad depth for the upcoming season

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Mikel Arteta reportedly keen on another left-back

Mikel Arteta appears determined to keep strengthening the left side of his defence, and Arsenal could add another option at the end of this season after reportedly developing a strong interest in Sporting Club’s Maxi Araujo. The Gunners are expected to remain active in the transfer market as they seek to improve an already competitive squad.

At various stages last term, Arsenal were able to call upon Riccardo Calafiori, Kieran Tierney, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Myles Lewis-Skelly in the left back position. That depth gave Arteta several tactical options throughout the campaign.

Arsenal Continue Search for Defensive Depth

Lewis-Skelly emerged as the preferred choice, but changes followed in the summer. Zinchenko departed on loan, while Tierney left as a free agent. Arsenal then moved to strengthen by signing Piero Hincapie.

The Ecuadorian is also capable of operating as a centre back, yet he is currently ahead of Lewis-Skelly in the pecking order at left back, with the young Englishman finding regular minutes harder to secure.

Despite already having multiple options, Arsenal are reportedly considering further reinforcements. According to Sport Witness, the club is now interested in signing Araujo after Arteta was impressed by his performances against them.