Arsenal Eyeing Bayer Leverkusen 24-year-old Star as Defensive Solution.

In their quest to address defensive shortcomings from the previous campaign, Arsenal finds themselves in the market for a new defender this summer. The Gunners experienced a stumble at the back, prompting manager Mikel Arteta to explore potential reinforcements.

During a Europa League clash against Sporting Lisbon in March, first-choice center-back William Saliba suffered a debilitating back injury. Consequently, Arteta was compelled to delve into his reserve options for solutions. Rob Holding was called upon, but he struggled to replicate Saliba’s impressive form. As a result, emergency cover was sought in the form of new signing Jakub Kiwior.

In the midst of this defensive reshuffling, prominent transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that both Arsenal and their North London rivals, Tottenham, have their sights set on Bayer Leverkusen’s center-back, Edmond Tapsoba.

Romano took to Twitter to reveal, “Arsenal and Tottenham scouts have been closely monitoring Tapsoba in recent games. However, the competition for his signature remains open, as Bayer Leverkusen will only consider a substantial offer.”

Premier League clubs are now tracking Edmond Tapsoba ahead of the summer transfer window — he’s one of the CBs to keep an eye on 🔴 #transfers

Arsenal and Tottenham scouts have monitored Tapsoba in recent games but the race is absolutely open — Bayer will only sell for huge bid. pic.twitter.com/sRFtFzSYDQ

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 24, 2023

Born in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, the 23-year-old Tapsoba initially began his footballing journey in the Portuguese division with Vitoria Guimaraes. In 2020, he made a noteworthy switch to Bayer Leverkusen, where he quickly became a fan favorite. The Bundesliga website aptly describes his attributes, highlighting his incredible composure, speed, strength, and exceptional passing ability.