Arsenal considering a move for Girona left-back Miguel Gutierrez

Arsenal are reportedly preparing a January move for Girona left-back Miguel Gutierrez, as manager Mikel Arteta aims to strengthen his squad in that position. With the club competing in multiple competitions, bolstering defensive options is seen as a priority for Arteta.

Miguel Gutierrez has impressed since joining Girona, making 81 appearances, scoring four goals, and providing 14 assists. His performances have not gone unnoticed, and he is considered one of the top emerging talents in La Liga. Gutierrez, 23, is versatile and capable of contributing both defensively and offensively, making him a key target for several top clubs across Europe.

In addition to his club performances, Gutierrez has represented Spain at the youth level. He played one match for the Spain U21 team and featured in 10 games for the Spain U19 side. His experience in the national setup highlights his potential to develop into a full international player in the future.

According to Football Espana, Arsenal are seriously considering a bid for Gutierrez in the upcoming winter transfer window. However, they will likely face competition from several high-profile European clubs, including Bologna, Bayern Munich, and Bayer Leverkusen. This interest demonstrates the level of talent Gutierrez possesses and the demand for a left-back of his quality.

One factor complicating the pursuit of Gutierrez is the buyback option held by his former club, Real Madrid. The Spanish giants have an €8 million buyback clause or a 50% sell-on option for the player. Gutierrez is a product of Real Madrid’s famed youth academy, having developed through their ranks before leaving in 2022 in search of more regular playing time. Should Real Madrid exercise their buyback clause, they could bring him back to the Santiago Bernabéu.

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However, Girona have reportedly placed a valuation of around €40 million on Gutierrez, a figure that reflects his growing importance to the team and his excellent performances over the past season. Arsenal are likely prepared to meet this valuation, recognizing the need to bring in reinforcements as they push for domestic and European success.

A potential move to Arsenal could offer Gutierrez the opportunity to showcase his skills on a bigger stage. With Kieran Tierney out on loan and Oleksandr Zinchenko struggling with injuries, the addition of a talented left-back like Gutierrez would provide crucial depth to Arsenal’s defense.

As the January transfer window approaches, Gutierrez’s future will be closely watched, with several top clubs vying for his signature. Arsenal’s interest is clear, but they may face stiff competition to secure one of La Liga’s most promising defenders.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.