Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Roma right-back Wesley, according to Calciomercato.it, potentially as competition for Jurrien Timber. The news arrives as speculation mounts regarding the future of current Arsenal defender Ben White, who is widely expected to leave the club this summer after falling behind Timber in the pecking order.
White has found himself in a reserve role under Mikel Arteta, with Timber establishing himself as the first-choice right-back. This situation has seemingly prompted Arsenal to explore alternative options at the position, leading to their interest in the 22-year-old Brazilian. Wesley joined Roma last summer from Flamengo for a fee of €25 million and has featured in 37 matches across all competitions this season, scoring five goals and providing one assist.
While typically deployed on the left side of defense in Serie A, Wesley is naturally a right-back and would likely be utilized in his preferred position should he move to the Emirates Stadium. He is currently under contract with Roma until 2030, but Arsenal’s financial standing suggests they would not be deterred by this long-term deal. FootballTransfers’ algorithm currently values Wesley at €28.5 million.
Meanwhile, Jurrien Timber himself has been the subject of transfer speculation, with Real Madrid reportedly showing interest in the versatile defender. However, Arsenal have no intention of selling the 24-year-old, and are said to be demanding a fee of up to €100 million for the player, underlining his importance to Arteta’s squad. The club are prioritizing Timber’s fitness ahead of the Champions League final against PSG on May 30th, indicating his key role in upcoming fixtures. The potential arrival of Wesley would provide further depth and competition within Arsenal’s defensive ranks.
