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Mikel Arteta may have to rethink his transfer plans following the latest injury news from Arsenal.
It is believed the Spaniard will focus on adding two central midfielders and a full-back to his ranks this summer as he prepares for a packed Champions League schedule. League next season.
Naturalized central defender Ben White must replace the right-back in case Takehiro Tomiyasu is absent with a knee injury since March.
However, the latest reports suggest the Japan international could be sidelined until Christmas after undergoing surgery, The Telegraph reported.
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In turn, Arteta could be forced into the summer transfer market with the aim of finding a replacement at the back, with a number of names rumored to move to the Emirates. Which defenders can Arsenal sign?
Cancelo is said to be in Arteta's sights with the 28-year-old's future currently in the air.
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The Portugal international was loaned to Bayern Munich in January but will return to Manchester City at the end of the season after failing to impress Thomas Tuchel in Germany.
Arsenal are said to be racing to sign him, with Arteta, who previously worked with Cancelo at the Etihad, keeping an eye on the defender.
It remains to be seen if Pep Guardiola still has plans for Cancelo at Manchester, with Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji ahead of him in dissection order. While the Gunners have also been linked with Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda, who has impressed in La Liga this season.
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The north London side were in close contact with a move for the 18-year-old in January but he opted to stay with the Spanish club.
However, he encouraged supporters when he spoke of interest from Arsenal in March.
Speaking to Spanish newspaper AS, Fresneda said:
"It's a source of pride [Arsenal, Newcastle, Dortmund link] but I always say:
I am also in a great team, Valladolid.
“My head is only on my teams. And these days, also in Seleccion [Spain U19 national team]."
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