Arsenal after PSG’s defender; See-saw with Brighton’s Ben White shifts focus to German Thilo Kehrer

It has been going on for months now that Arsenal will bring in English international and Seagulls sweeper Ben White to Emirates but as any annoying transfer saga – much ado about nothing. For now, at least.That is why the Gunners are seeking for alternatives – and one could be found within the lines of the French giants.According to reports in France, Arsenal have made an approach for Paris Saint-Germain defender Thilo Kehrer.You’d think they never concede goals: Paris Saint-Germain have got NINE goalkeepers in their ranksAfter joining PSG from German side Schalke for 43.7 million USD (4.7 billion KSH), the 24-year-old has been at Parc de Princes since 2018. Unfortunately for Kehrer, with making just 94 appearances for PSG – the Germany international has endured a frustrating stint in Paris. The Gunners have made an enquiry for Kehrer, French publication Foot Mercato claim. With completing his first signing this week with the 9.5 million USD capture of former Benfica left-back Nuno Tavares, Mikel Arteta is keen to boost his defensive options. Tavares will wear the No 20 shirt at Arsenal and will act as competition for Kieran Tierney on the left-side of the Gunners defence. Pursuits after White or Kehler have their goal to solidify the defending in the central part of the back line. Ryan Bertrand is reunited with his old coach Rodgers are as Leicester City snap up the free agentTavares will join his team-mates for pre-season when he completes a period of isolation after travelling from Portugal.Apart from the above mentioned footballers, Arsenal are close to finalising a deal for Anderlecht midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga having raised their bid to around 25 million USD including add-ons.And as far as the negotiations with Brighton go regarding Ben White, the south coast outfit are maintaining their stance of wanting 70 million USD in guaranteed payments.England international is keen to make the move and the talks between both clubs are continuing over the structure of the deal.

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