Report: Atlanta United want £19 million for Arsenal target Ezequiel Barco

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Arsenal are said to be monitoring Atlanta United attacker Ezequiel Barco.

According to Calciomercato, the Gunners are looking at the Argentine youngster alongside Premier League rivals Manchester United.

Barco has caught the eye over in the MLS following the club’s sale of Miguel Almiron to Newcastle United in January.

He’s made 26 appearances this season and scored four goals and provided six assists.

Several other teams from Europe are said to be interested including Inter Milan, AC Milan, AS Roma and Sporting CP.

Calciomercato say Atlanta would be looking to start negotiations over a possible transfer at $25 million/£19 million, after buying him in January 2018 for $15 million/£11 million.

TBR’s view – Barco move would be a risk

Arsenal have been struggling in the Premier League and they could perhaps do with dipping into the transfer market in January.

But a move for 5ft 5in Barco may not be the wisest move from the Gunners.

Barco, still only 20, is currently playing in the MLS, which is a significantly less intense league than the Premier League.

It is difficult to ignore the struggles of Almiron at Newcastle following his move from Atlanta to the English top-flight.

Realistically, Arsenal need to be focusing on improving their defence, which has been extremely concerning this season.