Arsenal and West Ham United are keen on signing the Belgian defender Maxim De Cuyper.
According to a report from Corriere dello Sport, the two English clubs are keen on the 24-year-old full back and it will be interesting to see if they can secure an agreement with Club Brugge for his services.
The 24-year-old has done quite well for the Belgian club and he has the ability to succeed in the Premier League as well. He has been linked with Chelsea and Spurs as well.
Arsenal could certainly use more quality and depth in their defensive unit and De Cuyper would be an excellent acquisition. He will help them improve defensively and he will contribute going forward as well. The 24-year-old could be tempted to join a big club like Arsenal and he will want to fight for major trophies with them.
It remains to be seen whether Arsenal follow up on their interest with an official offer to sign the Belgian at the end of the season. Meanwhile, West Ham United are keen on the player as well. They need to bring in a quality long term replacement for Vladimir Coufal and the 24-year-old could be the ideal acquisition for them.
Both London clubs have the financial resources to get the deal across the line and it will be interesting to see where the 24-year-old defender ends up.
De Cuyper will fancy a big move
He will want to compete at the highest level, and the opportunity to join Arsenal could be more attractive for him. West Ham have an attractive project as well but they are not quite at the level required to fight for major trophies.
The 24-year-old defender is an ambitious player and he will want to fight for major trophies regularly. Arsenal could be the ideal destination for him next summer.
De Cuyper has two goals and six assists to his name this season and he will look to finish the season on a high with Club Brugge. The move to the Premier League will be a major step up in his career and he has the ability to succeed in England.