Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks on ahead of Champions League final vs Paris St Germain
Arsenal have reportedly made contact to sign Tottenham defender Cristian Romero in the summer transfer window.
It's been a slow start to the window for the Gunners, who have signed Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier so far.
Tzolis is likely to make an impact on the first team and push to become a potential starter, whereas Meslier is only likely to be a backup.
The North London club were interested in signing Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior in the summer transfer window, but the Brazilian has now signed a new deal with the La Liga giants.
It remains to be seen where Arsenal will turn to next in terms of signing a new winger, but they also appear to be in the market for a new defender.
Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes smiles as he walks into St James' Park
Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes smiles as he walks into St James' Park
Arsenal eye Tottenham star
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta puts his arms out in defence
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have made contact over a potential move to sign Tottenham defender Cristian Romero. Unfortunately for Arsenal, Spurs would understandably rather sell abroad.
Romero, described as 'one of the best centre-backs in the world' by Roberto De Zerbi, looks set to leave the club this summer, with Atletico Madrid pushing to secure his signature.
The Gunners could be in the market for a new centre-back this summer after William Saliba suffered a back injury after the World Cup.
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Even with the injury to Saliba, Arsenal still have plenty of defensive cover at the back.
Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel Magalhaes are all options for the Gunners in defence.
Signing a new defender in the summer transfer window is only going to mean they have too many options when everyone is fit.
A short-term free agent signing would have been a smart move, but investing heavily in a player like Romero doesn't make too much sense.
The Gunners will be hoping Saliba isn't out for too long and he can return to action before the end of the year.