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Arsenal are looking to acquire a new full-back this summer after issues with both the current backup options in the Champions League run-in. Cedric Soares and Nuno Tavares have both faced issues defensively and offensively since covering.

The number one target is Bologna’s Aaron Hickey. The Scottish international is of big interest to Arsenal, understands. In fact, some reports claim that the Gunners have agreed on a deal in the €20m-€25m range. He would be the third signing after Matt Turner and the likely completion of Brazilian Marquinhos.

At 19 years of age, Hickey is a player who few knew too much about. Yet, Takehiro Tomiyasu has delivered plenty of humblings with his performances this season in spite of how unknown he was prior to Arsenal’s acquisition of the then 22-year-old.

What Arsenal have looked into is a player with the ability to play on both sides and Hickey can certainly do that. Despite being predominantly left-footed, featuring 30 times on the left this season, he is very good with his right-foot and has begun five matches on the right flank.

With both Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney suffering extended periods out of the team, adding a player of Hickey’s versatility was a near necessity. Especially when taking into account Tavares and