Arsenal are being linked with a move for Andrea Cambiaso, and it is easy to see why Mikel Arteta would view the Juventus man as a serious option ahead of the summer.
Mikel Arteta is believed to be a keen admirer of the Italian full-back, according to Gazetta Dello Sport.
Riccardo Calafiori has endured another stop-start spell with injury problems this season, and Arsenal may now need a more reliable solution on the left side of the defence.
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Piero Hincapie has filled in brilliantly during the Italian’s absence, but Cambiaso could be an exciting replacement for Calafiori.
Cambiaso is under contract at Juventus until 2029, so this would not be a cheap deal, with the defender valued at around £56 million.
Andrea Cambiaso could be the perfect Mikel Arteta full-back
The biggest appeal is not just that Cambiaso is a left-back, having been praised for his intelligence, tactical flexibility, and ability to play on either flank and move into midfield zones.
That matters at Arsenal because Arteta does not simply want a defender who hugs the touchline.
He wants players who can build play, drift inside, and keep the structure stable, and Cambiaso has even spoken about similarities between his game and Calafiori’s.
Calafiori and Jurrien Timber are often spotted gallivanting forward, and Cambiaso’s ability to get forward makes him an ideal Arteta full-back.
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Cambiaso has been a regular for Juventus this season, and data across competitions shows he has contributed both in possession and in the final third.
Currently, his 2025-26 campaign includes more than 40 appearances in all competitions, along with three goals and four assists for the club.
For Arsenal, that is the key point. Cambiaso is not just a cover option; he is someone who can genuinely compete for starts and offer competition to Hincapie.
Riccardo Calafiori’s injury struggles leave Arsenal with a decision to make
There is no doubt Calafiori has quality, but availability is becoming part of the conversation.
Injury tracking and recent team news show he has had several injury absences during the 2025-26 season, and his latest issue again disrupted Arsenal’s defensive options in April.
The 23-year-old has missed 14 matches with three different injuries this season and has become a frustrating player for the Gunners.
It would be gutting to see the Italian defender leave, but his injury record makes it hard for the North London club to keep him around.
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