{"id":548575,"date":"2020-04-06T05:39:41","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T09:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=548575"},"modified":"2026-01-30T16:50:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T21:50:52","slug":"report-arsenal-interested-in-signing-layvin-kurzawa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/04\/06\/report-arsenal-interested-in-signing-layvin-kurzawa\/","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Arsenal Interested in Signing Layvin Kurzawa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arsenal<\/a> want to sign Paris Saint Germain<\/a> full-back Layvin Kurzawa<\/a> this summer on a free transfer, according to reports.<\/p>\n

Barcelona<\/a> also remain interested in the Frenchman, but the Spanish club reportedly cooled their interest recently<\/a> which presents Arsenal with an opportunity.<\/p>\n

Arsenal Interested in Layvin Kurzawa<\/h2>\n

Will Kurzawa Wait for Barcelona to Make a Move?<\/h3>\n

Barcelona still remains the preferred destination for Kurzawa and negotiations are ongoing according to Llu\u00eds Miguelsanz Spanish media from Sport.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

The Catalan club want to sell full-back Junior Firpo<\/a> before making a move of Kurzawa to free up space at left-back, so Kurzawa can compete with Jordi Alba<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, Arsenal hope to profit from the hesitancy of the Catalan club by preparing their own offer for the Frenchman.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Gunners were heavily linked with Kurzawa during the January transfer window <\/a>but a deal didn’t materialise before deadline day.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Free Transfer<\/h3>\n

27-year-old Kurzawa can leave PSG on a free transfer from July. His contract expires in June and it’s unlikely he will stay at the club.<\/p>\n

The Frenchman’s availability sparked plenty of interest from around Europe. Liverpool and Napoli or also keeping tabs in Kurzawa<\/a> in addition to Arsenal and Barcelona.<\/p>\n

Barcelona appeared to be leading the chase for Kurzawa. But their lack of commitment towards a deal gives Mikel Arteta<\/a> and opportunity to make a bid for the former Monaco<\/a> defender.<\/p>\n

Kurzawa played 23 matches for PSG this year but he struggled to secure his position as first-choice left-back. Juan Bernat<\/a> is the preferred option.<\/p>\n

Kurzawa an Adequate fit for Arsenal<\/h3>\n

Kurzawa would provide some much-needed experience for Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, so it’s no surprise the North London club are keen to sign the 27-year-old.<\/p>\n

Arsenal conceded 36 goals in 28 games prior to the suspension of the Premier League in March. It is evident that Arteta wants to improve in defence over the summer.<\/p>\n

The Frenchman’s attacking ability would also be key for Arteta. He contributed with 13 goals and 21 assists in his three seasons at PSG.<\/p>\n

The Gunner’s options at full-back were affected by injury this season. Summer signing Kieran Tierney<\/a> suffered multiple injuries. As a result, the Scotland international only made 11 appearances for Arsenal this season.<\/p>\n

Versatile player Sead Kola\u0161inac<\/a> filled in at left-back for much of the season, playing 20 games in this position.<\/p>\n

Main Photo<\/p>\n

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