Arsenal have identified two potential replacements for veteran full-back Nacho Monreal, while Gareth Bale’s price tag has dropped significantly, all in Monday’s papers.
Arsenal are continuing their search for a left-back, with Barcelona still reportedly looking to sign Nacho Monreal this summer.
Barca view Monreal as ideal back-up for Jordi Alba, who recently signed a new long-term deal at the Nou Camp, while the Gunners have been linked with Ajax star Nicolas Tagliafico and Celtic’s Kieran Tierney as a potential replacement.
Monreal, 33, is out of contract this summer, leading Arsenal boss Unai Emery to consider alternative options for the veteran star – especially given concerns over Sead Kolasinac’s ability to start at left-back in a back four.
Barcelona are looking to sign Monreal for around two years before developing a younger successor to Alba, according to Spanish publication Sport.
Arsenal, however, are expected to face tough competition for Tagliafico’s services, with Atletico and Real Madrid, as well as Real Betis all monitoring the 26-year-old – as reported in the Daily Mirror.
Brendan Rodgers’ decision to leave Celtic in order to return to the Premier League with Leicester is also of interest to the Gunners regarding Tierney.
The Scotland full-back, who has been linked with Manchester United and Tottenham in the past, has shown a reluctance to quit Celtic Park why Rodgers was in charge – but with the former Liverpool chief now gone, that could open the door for several clubs to make a move for Tierney.