Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Nuno Tavares, Cedric Soares – Mikel Arteta can brag with some talent running along the out lines of his defense. But there is always room for improvement and Arsenal’s scouting service set their eyes on northeastern Italy in order to help the Spaniard.The Emirates club is already looking to boost their full-back options ahead of next season and are reportedly targeting Udinese star Nahuel Molina.The Gunners are leading the hunt though for the 24-year-old who has 15 caps for Argentina, according to fichajes.net via MessaggeroVeneto.Molina has starred for the Italian club this term, earning interest from inside Italy as well as abroad but the price tag of 30 million USD is thought to have put off any potential Serie A suitors.Sun 18:30: (4.60) West Ham (3.70) Arsenal (1.85)Abroad interest comes from numerous places – first and foremost Atletico Madrid, but it appears Arsenal’s roster may hold the key to sealing any potential deal in the upcoming transfer window.The Gunners are unlikely to splash a similar amount of cash at this stage – however, where there is a will there is a way. Pablo Mari, currently on loan at Udinese from Arsenal, can help the Londoners seal the deal.The defender has been on loan since January and has been a revelation so far for the club – he settled into the first team and was one of the most important players in Udinese’s mission to avoid relegation.In what could be an exciting campaign at the Emirates Stadium next season – a cash deal including Mari could interest Udinese and help boost the Gunners’ right side. Udinese are already reportedly targeting a replacement for Molina.Former Gunner finally got his revenge on sir AlexArsenal are in the pole position in the top four race – positive results in their last five games will secure them a return to the Champions League for the first time in five years. It makes the situation even more ‘sweeter’ as their European journey will come at the expense of bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.But first, Arteta’s men need to jump over the first hurdle – a tricky London derby as Arsenal visit London Stadium and face West Ham on Sunday.
