Manchester United ‘join Arsenal and Tottenham in race to sign Lille right-back Zeki Celik’

Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham are all vying for the signature of Lille right-back Zeki Celik, in accordance to experiences.

The 24-year-old made 35 appearances for the French aspect throughout all competitions in 2020-21 as they went on to win Ligue 1 for the sixth time in their historical past.

The Turkey worldwide is valued at round £13million (€15m) and The Evening Standard claim United and the 2 north London sides have an interest, with Celik set to transfer this summer season.

Celik made 35 appearances in all competitions for Lille – who received Ligue 1 – in 2020-21

Celik has two years left on his deal on the Stade Pierre Mauroy, however the report provides he would entertain approaches made by any of three Premier League sides, whereas there may be additionally reportedly curiosity in Europe too, most notably from Inter Milan.

The report provides the Serie A champions – nonetheless reeling from the departure of boss Antonio Conte –  concern present right-back Achraf Hakimi might depart for Paris Saint-Germain this summer season.

Reports have instructed United need to enhance the competitors for first-choice right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka at Old Trafford, with The Athletic also linking Atletico Madrid and England star Kieran Trippier with a transfer. 

The Gunners in the meantime are concentrating on a brand new right-back this summer season with Hector Bellerin’s future on the membership unsure amid curiosity from Real Betis.

United need to enhance the competitors for present first-choice right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Mikel Arteta (entrance) is eyeing new choices at Arsenal with Hector Bellerin’s future unsure

And the Evening Standard add Arsenal scouts have been impressed by the Celik’s talent in possession and fixed risk going ahead, in addition to the flexibility to press and win possession excessive up the pitch.

The Turk’s age can also be in his favour, however boss Mikel Arteta is alleged to be contemplating different choices corresponding to Norwich’s Max Aarons, who helped them safe promotion again to the Premier League.

The Canaries are stated to expect bids for the 21-year-old and the identical outlet claims they’ve themselves expressed an curiosity in Celik to change Aarons, however that the Lille defender is targeted on securing a transfer to an everyday Premier League aspect.

Spurs are additionally thought to be in the marketplace for a brand new right-back after Serge Aurier stated he had reached the ‘finish of a cycle’ on the membership.

The Gunners are additionally stated to have thought-about different choices like Norwich’s Max Aarons 

‘Everyone is aware of that if I needed to lengthen my contract at Tottenham, I’d have already finished so,’ he told L’Equipe earlier this week.

‘I’m not going to try this in six months’ time. I’ve skilled the Premier League and a Champions League last. I’ve reached the top of a cycle and it is time to look elsewhere.

‘Both events, the board and my brokers are in settlement in phrases of the situations, so we’ll see.

‘I’ve by no means hidden my want to return to PSG sooner or later. It’s my boyhood membership and I’m nonetheless a PSG supporter, so I be at liberty to discuss it, however I do not need folks to assume I’m simply issuing a come-and-get-me plea and I’m not closing the door on anybody.

‘If the membership does make a proposal this summer season, PSG will definitely be amongst my high decisions.’

Spurs are stated to have an interest after Serge Aurier confirmed he is not going to renew his deal

Inter Milan in the meantime concern they might lose Achraf Hakimi to Paris Saint-Germain this summer season