Arsenal interest in ‘exciting’ Premier League defender impacts the future of Mikel Arteta’s ‘monster’ star

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Arsenal’s season was given the biggest injection of optimism and life with their crushing 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League.

With Premier League title hopes dashed and Rio Ferdinand predicting Arsenal were ‘done’ in the Champions League, the Gunners produced when it mattered most to breed new life to their campaign.

Mikel Arteta has issued an exciting update on Kai Havertz as the striker could be set for a return from injury before the season finishes and Bukayo Saka is back to his best as things are looking up for Arsenal.

Andrea Berta was hired for his creativity in the transfer market and the Italian is set to build upon the feel good factor around the club with a huge summer ahead both in and out of the club.

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Arsenal show interest in Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen

According to journalist David Ornstein, Arsenal are among several Premier League clubs interested in Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen.

As per the Athletic, the Gunners are one of many clubs to have met with Huijsen’s representatives over a summer move with the south coast club keen for a quick resolution on his future.

Huijsen has impressed in his 25 appearances for Bournemouth so far this season having scored twice but caught the eye with his composed yet decisive defending.

Neill Blake, Bournemouth’s chief executive was delighted with the ‘exciting’ acquisition of Huijsen just last summer as per BBC Sport but face losing the player after just one season in England.

The Gunners are said to be eyeing another defensive acquisition this summer under Berta and the defender, who won his first Spain cap last month, could be at the top of the list.

Jakub Kiwior’s future impacted by Arsenal interest in Huijsen

Jakub Kiwior was praised by his team mates following Arsenal’s victory over Real Madrid with Declan Rice labelling the Polish defender a ‘monster’.

Kiwior is set to replace Gabriel Magalhaes at the heart of Arsenal’s defence for the remainder of the season following the Brazilian’s hamstring injury.

However, his future at the club beyond this season is in doubt, especially with interest in Huijsen. Arteta blocked a Kiwior approach from Juventus in January but he could be set to depart this summer.

Huijsen has impressed with his ability to carry and play the ball out of the back line this season, whilst also having the upper hand on Kiwior in ground and aerial duels.

It remains to be seen whether Arsenal firm up their interest in the Spaniard but in Kiwior, they have a player ready to give his all for the club until the end of the campaign.