Report: Arsenal interested in Real Betis winger Nabil Fekir

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According to Estadio Deportivo, Arsenal are interested in signing French winger, Nabil Fekir, from Real Betis this summer.

The tricky wideman is said to be open to a move away from Spain this summer. It comes as yet another transfer window rolls around in a few months, with Fekir no stranger to being linked with a move to England.

Liverpool have previously held a big interest in the former Lyon star, however, no move to Anfield ever came about with a failed medical thought to be one of the big reasons behind that.

But Fekir could well find himself on the move this summer, with Estadio Deportivo claiming that the Gunners are monitoring the winger.

The 27-year-old has hit just the three goals this season but has provided six assists. His ability to play in both wide areas and as a number ten may well interest Mikel Arteta, too.

Fekir, who has 24 caps for France, is no stranger to catching the eye. As well as his links to other clubs, his goals have also caught the eye before, with Brazilian winger Malcolm once commenting on Fekir’s habit for scoring ‘incredible goals’.

TBR View: Has the ship sailed a bit with Fekir? Arsenal may have better options

Some players often slip through the net and go on to be amazing but with Fekir, he’s not really kicked on like many thought he would.

Arsenal do need a playmaker this summer but with Martin Odegaard leading the way as things stand, there might well be better options out there for the Gunners than Fekir.

Further, at 27, he should be in his prime and at the moment, he’s simply not showing the form which enticed Liverpool initially.