Arsenal are considering making a move for Ajax fullback Noussair Mazraoui, according to DM Sport.
The Moroccan-based sport news outlet claims that the Gunners have been tracking the 23-year-old as they look to strengthen their options at right-back:
✈️ Arsenal intéressé par Noussair Mazraoui !
En effet, le club de Londres souhaiterait s’attacher les services du jeune joueur marocain qui est en instance de départ du côté de l’Ajax ! ?⚪️
Alors Mazraoui, bientôt gunners ou pas ? ? pic.twitter.com/MC7aInS1vg
— DM SPORT (@dmsportofficiel) May 30, 2021
At this stage, this report has not been verified by more reliable sources and supporters on Twitter have been debating whether Mazraoui would be a good signing for the club:
A very fine player..Ryt there..
Mazraoui— VIÑCĒ (@Maxvinnex16) May 31, 2021
What is the obsession with injury prone players ffs…
— 3P (@A1_SLR) May 31, 2021
Finally.. this guy..
I love his playing style…— VIÑCĒ (@Maxvinnex16) May 31, 2021
He looks small in stature, they will bully him
— Michael Munya (@munya_1) May 31, 2021
Typical Arsenal, going after players that aren’t known just so it won’t look like they didn’t sign anyone. I pity those fans hoping we Arsenal can get anywhere with such breed of players
— Kenny_Ary (@KennyAry1) May 31, 2021
May as well keep Bellerina
— Rambooze (@rameeztweety) May 31, 2021
I support this one
— Mmadu Chima Barth (@trustchimabarth) May 31, 2021
No please ?
— Jean (@EngnrJean) May 31, 2021
Injury prone RB, wastage of resources. Arteta out
— Israel Wisdom (@IsrealWisdom7) May 31, 2021
Guys a baller. Still young but super talented. Should be the number 1 target for RB
— Tayler Read (@TaylerRead1) May 31, 2021
Mazraoui’s injury record is a concern. The Moroccan international started just 16 league games last season but it must be said that his lengthiest spell out of the side was due to a freak eye injury.
While he hasn’t played a great deal over the past 18 months, he could well be a smart solution as Arsenal seek a replacement for Hector Bellerin at right-back. It is believed that the Spaniard will be leaving the Emirates this summer, with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain and Real Betis having been tipped as potential destinations.
