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Arsenal are interested in Bologna left-back Aaron Hickey ahead of a potential move this summer, understands. Mikel Arteta is on the lookout for defensive reinforcements following injury setbacks to Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu, while Nuno Tavares has often looked shaky during his debut season.

Hickey is viewed as an ideal candidate who possesses talent and versatility. The 19-year-old old is enjoying a breakthrough campaign in the Serie A which has seen him become a crucial member of the Italian side, scoring five goals and providing one assist in the process. He can also operate at right-back and is very comfortable using both feet, which are qualities that will come in handy for Arteta as he searches for answers to his full-back dilemmas.

To gather a better understanding of the player's ability and find out exactly what he could bring to the Emirates should he join the club, I spoke to Football Transfers and GOAL writer, Robin Bairner on behalf of The Arsenal Way to get more intel.

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One of the questions I posed to Robin was about Hickey's qualities in both a defensive and attacking capacity, with the Scottish international's goal contributions clearly indicating an eagerness to get forward. However, Robin told me that