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da spicy bet： Arsenal are lining up a summer bid for Argentina international Walter Kannemann, per the Daily Mail.
The 28-year-old has won three caps for his country since making his debut in September 2018.
What’s the word?
Gunners boss Unai Emery is reportedly keen to bolster his defence this summer.
And the Mail report that the Gremio star, who plays as a left-sided centre-back, has a £10.2million release clause in his contract.
A number of South American sides, including Boca Juniors and Independiente, are also said to be interested but they will struggle to trigger his release clause.
The Gunners, however, should have no such trouble.
Emery is aware that Laurent Koscielny will turn 34 in September, while Shkodran Mustafi has endured a torrid season in terms of his performances.
Kannemann can also play as a left-back but has never played in Europe, starting his career with Argentine club San Lorenzo, before a move to Mexican side Atlas and then, most recently, to Brazilian outfit Gremio.
An untested talent
This is a risk for Arsenal.
Kannemann would clearly come in to replace Koscielny, who, while still a quality defender, is beginning to show signs of ageing.
However, it is rare that players signed from South America instantly adapt to life in Europe and there may well be a bedding-in period.
That is not what the Gunners need; they would be well advised to instead hunt for an assured, experienced centre-back with European pedigree.
While his scouts will surely be doing their homework, Emery could very easily end up with another Mustafi on his books if he is not careful.