Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, currently at West Ham United, as part of a wider search for defensive reinforcements this summer, according to TEAMtalk. The Gunners are looking to bolster their squad following their Premier League title win and Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
Arsenal have only completed one permanent signing so far this transfer window, with Piero Hincapie joining the club, and manager Mikel Arteta is primarily focused on adding attacking talent, with players like Bradley Barcola and Julian Alvarez on his radar. However, the right-back position is also being assessed, particularly with Ben White expected to depart the Emirates Stadium, potentially for a club abroad.
Wan-Bissaka, 28, is available for transfer following West Ham’s recent relegation from the Premier League, and has also attracted interest from Everton and Fenerbahce. Arsenal’s recruitment staff are said to be particularly impressed with his defensive capabilities, believing his profile would complement Jurrien Timber and provide Arteta with a reliable option against challenging wingers.
The club has compiled a shortlist of 11 potential replacements for White, with Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa and Barcelona’s Jules Kounde also under consideration. Other players on the list include Real Madrid’s Raul Asencio, Celta Vigo’s Oscar Mingueza, RB Leipzig’s Lutsharel Geertruida, Feyenoord’s Givairo Read, Roma’s Wesley, and Monaco’s Vanderson. Long-term targets Ivan Fresneda and Tino Livramento also remain on the Gunners’ radar. Detailed background checks have already been conducted on Wan-Bissaka, but Arsenal are evaluating all options before making a final decision.
The addition of a new right-back would provide Arteta with further defensive depth and competition for places, strengthening Arsenal’s ability to challenge on multiple fronts next season. The club hopes to secure a signing in the coming weeks to prepare for the start of the new campaign.
