Arsene Wenger is desperate to add quality in defence at the Emirates amid the Gunners’ current injury crisis. Per Mertesacker and Gabriel’s long-term absence has left Arsenal short of options, with Shkodran Mustafi and Jonny Evans having been targeted. Arsenal have failed to agree a fee for a new centre-half yet, and the likelihood of bringing Gimenez to north London appears weak. GETTY Jose Gimenez played 27 games for Atletico Madrid in La Liga last season According to Spanish newspaper Marca, the 21-year old will cost a whopping £56million due to a buy-out clause in his contract. Atletico will apparently not consider any approach below the specified fee following...
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