Report: Arsenal to scout Merih Demiral against Iceland tonight

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Arsenal will supposedly watch defender Merih Demiral in action for Turkey against Iceland tonight.

According to Turkish-Football, the Gunners will send representatives to the Turk Telekom Arena to cast their eyes over the Juventus ace.

Scouts from Manchester United will also be in attendance to watch the 21-year-old, who will get some much needed minutes after a difficult start in Italy.

Demiral has made just one appearance for Juve following his summer move from Sassuolo, with Maurizio Sarri very settled on Matthijs de Ligt and Leanardo Bonucci as his centre-backs.

Apparently the Gunners have already made contact over him, and the Old Lady would expect at least €30 million/£26 million to be tempted into any sale.

TBR’s view – Talented Demiral would improve Arsenal

Demiral has fallen victim to Sarri’s stubborn ways at Juve, which is a shame given how talented a defender he is.

He recently reminded everyone of his ability with a colossal display against World Champions France alongside Leicester City’s Caglar Soyuncu.

He’s a good ball-playing defender, but is also no-nonsense and has the aggression needed to succeed as a defender in the Premier League.