Report: Inter Milan reignite interest in Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac

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Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb have claimed that Inter Milan have reignited previous interest in Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac, with Antonio Conte keen to strengthen the left side of his defence.

Kolasinac, 26, has been in excellent form for Arsenal since Mikel Arteta returned to the club – producing an excellent display against Manchester United in the Premier League, before helping The Gunners beat the impressive Leeds United on Monday.

The former Schalke defender has been in and out of form since his move to The Emirates from the German Bundesliga side. But in glimpses this season he has certainly shown his best, shining against West Ham in a 3-1 away win, too.

Inter Milan are after a left-back and former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is interested in bringing the Bosnian to Italy, with The Nerrazzuri having been linked with the defender in the past. His £100,000-a-week (Spotrac) contract will end in 2022.

TBR’s view – Arsenal cannot sell Kolasinac right now

In the summer, it might be a completely different story. But right now, with Kieran Tierney sidelined till around March time after undergoing surgery on his shoulder, keeping Kolasinac is crucial.

Before returning against Manchester United from an ankle injury, Kolasinac missed three Premier League games in a row. It saw teenager Bukayo Saka play on the left side of defence – and that highlights just how important Kolasinac is currently.

Keeping him until the summer is pivotal, but with Tierney likely to become first choice, he could from the summer onwards.