Arsenal reportedly dey ‘crazy’ about signing young AC Milan talent after another fresh injury wahala hit Mikel Arteta side.
Di Gunners barely beat Crystal Palace for EFL Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday night, winning on penalties after frustrating 1-1 draw for normal time.
Arteta once again gats field new backline for di Emirates derby, as Piero Hincapie miss di clash with injury wey e pick up for weekend 1-0 Premier League win against Everton.
Di Ecuador international status for Saturday game against Brighton & Hove Albion still dey uncertain, and e fit join other defensive absentees: Ben White (ankle), Cristhian Mosquera (ankle) and Gabriel Magalhaes (thigh).
None of these four dey expected to miss long-term — Gabriel fit even return before end of 2025 — but e remain to see if Arsenal defensive wahala go push dem chase reinforcements for January transfer window.
Arsenal ‘Dey Crazy’ About Signing Talented AC Milan Teenager
According to Italian outlet Gazzetta, Premier League clubs — including Arsenal — dey ‘crazy’ about Milan 19-year-old Davide Bartesaghi, wey don dey shine for San Siro and attract attention across Europe.
Di teenager get promoted to senior Rossoneri squad this summer by Massimiliano Allegri, and e dey try fill big boots of Theo Hernandez, wey don move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.
Bartesaghi don fit settle well as left wing-back, starting nine Serie A matches and scoring brace for 2-2 draw with Sassuolo — him first goals for seven-time European champions.
Him never lose any top-flight game since e break into Milan side, and e dey play key role as Allegri men dey second place for Serie A, just one point behind bitter rivals Inter Milan.
Arsenal reportedly dey monitor Bartesaghi since summer, but Milan no dey under pressure to sell after him extend contract till 2030. Despite young age, Italy Under-21 international dey seen as ‘cornerstone’ for Allegri side, and e dey perfectly happy for San Siro despite Premier League rumours.
Arsenal Need Sign New Defender For January?
Move for Bartesaghi next month fit be non-starter, as Arsenal better pursue proper left-back rather than wing-back wey Bartesaghi mostly play this season.
Some Gooners go dey cry for January investment amid Arteta defensive shortages, but after £250m spent for record-breaking summer, Arsenal dey close to UEFA financial fair play limit.
Big-money signing next month unlikely without major sale — especially after Arsenal raise only £10m from summer outgoings — so dem fit manage few more weeks with weakened defence.
White, Gabriel and Mosquera expected back before end of January, and nothing suggest say Hincapie injury serious. Even if wahala strike again, Arteta fit use Martin Zubimendi or Declan Rice for defence, and Noni Madueke presence mean Bukayo Saka fit return to left-back duties if need be.
