Arsenal are keeping tabs on Devyne Rensch, with the 20-year-old Dutch full-back considered an alternative to their primary targets.
According to Football Insider, Devyne Rensch has emerged as a target for Arsenal ahead of the summer. The Ajax right-back could become an alternative target for Mikel Arteta, who remains intent on bringing in a cover for Ben White in the off-season.
Arsenal have planned a busy summer window, with Mikel Arteta planning on strengthening several key areas of his squad. The idea of reinforcing the starting eleven is the manager’s primary concern. But adding quality squad depth will also cross his mind.
In the late fixtures of this season, Arsenal have suffered defensively due to the injuries to Takehiro Tomiyasu and William Saliba. The left side of the backline remains solid for now. But the right-hand side needs strengthening ahead of the summer.
Arteta has a clear plan to bring in a new central defender or sign a versatile player capable of slotting in at right back. Hence, Real Valladolid’s Ivan Fresneda is their primary target for the position, with Arsenal set to make a bid for the Spaniard.
However, there is plenty of competition for Fresneda from the English sides and teams from abroad. Borussia Dortmund, in particular, are reportedly holding advanced talks with Valladolid. But Arsenal firmly remain in the hunt for the versatile star.
While Arsenal will hope to sign Fresneda, they are keeping their options open in the market. They are reportedly interested in Devyne Rensch, with the 20-year-old Dutch full-back emerging on their shortlist. The idea for Arteta is not to disrupt Ben White’s position but to use the English star in a central position in times of need.
With Fresneda, he has the option of playing the 18-year-old centrally, and the same goes for Rensch, who is capable of playing through the middle. Ajax have seen the 20-year-old Dutch full-back rise in stature and become an important player this season.
In fact, they somewhat struggled when the youngster was absent for a brief period with a problem. Ajax will also remain mindful of his contract, which expires in 2025. Hence, they cannot rule out entertaining offers for the right back in the summer, considering quite a few clubs could come in with approaches.
With Arsenal registering an interest, the north Londoners are one of England’s most attractive sides, especially for a young, emerging star. However, any concrete move further will depend on the Gunners’ ability to sign Fresneda. If they fail to sign the Spaniard, the Dutchman might become their next best alternative.
