Arsenal have a major advantage in their pursuit of the services of Chelsea full-back target Quilindschy Hartman.
According to a report from The Evening Standard, Quilindschy Hartman seems to have his heart set on a move to Arsenal. The Feyenoord full-back, who is currently recovering from a serious injury, is on the wishlist of quite a few Premier League clubs on the back of his impressive rise. Chelsea are one of the clubs who have been monitoring him. But, it seems the Gunners have a massive advantage in the pursuit of his signature.
Hartman has come up the ranks at the Dutch club, and he has been a part of their first team since the summer of 2022. Over the two years, he has only gone from strength to strength. His performances have also helped him break into the Dutch national team.
However, a serious knee injury has derailed his progress, and he will not be back in action until 2025. But, since the 22-year-old has showcased great promise in his initial seasons in the Eredivisie, Premier League clubs seem keen on having him at their disposal.
Arsenal have an advantage in the race for Hartman
Chelsea are one of the clubs who have been tracking the full-back for quite some time now. They want to reinforce their defence and are looking to strengthen at left-back this summer despite having Marc Cucurella and Ben Chilwell in their ranks.
While the Blues have been working on a potential transfer for a while now, they are not the only club linked with him. Arsenal also have an interest in his services. Mikel Arteta already has some quality options in the left-back position with Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jakub Kiwior at his disposal.
On top of that, Takehiro Tomiyasu could also fill in when needed. However, they could still be in the market for a long-term left-back option. Hartman will be an ideal candidate given the kind of rise he has had and the consistent performances that he has put in at Feyenoord.
The Gunners have received a boost in their pursuit as the player would prefer joining the North London club if they do make the first move. Chelsea are still in the mix because any transfer is unlikely before he returns from his injury.
