Arsenal transfer news: Gunners leading the race to sign Espanyol defender Hector Moreno with Mexican willing to 'do anything' to secure move
Moreno starred for Mexico at last year's World Cup and is also interesting the likes of Tottenham
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Arsenal are reported to be rivalling old foes Tottenham in the race to sign Espanyol defender Hector Moreno, according to reports.
The 27-year-old Mexico international starred for the North American’s at last summer’s World Cup in Brazil, where the Mexican’s reached the round of 16 only to be knocked out by eventual third-place side the Netherlands.
Moreno, who joined Espanyol in 2011 after spending four years with Dutch side AZ Alkmaar, has played 15 league games for the Spanish side this season, and is believed to be interesting a number of clubs in the Premier League.
According to the Metro, Arsenal have moved ahead in the race for his signature despite prolonged interest from North London rivals Spurs, and the centre-back is said to be willing to “do anything” in order to secure a move to the Emirates in the summer.
Whether Arsenal will move for another centre-back is unknown given that manager Arsene Wenger sealed the addition of Brazilian defender Gabriel Paulista in the January transfer window, but there have been concerns over how long Per Mertesacker will be able to cut it at the top of the game given his shaky form this season.
Calum Chambers continues to be an option in the middle of the back-four, although so far his education has seen him feature predominantly on the right and more recently out of the side altogether, given the emergence of Hector Bellerin in Mathieu Debuchy’s absence.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments