Arsenal ‘want to sign Kieran Trippier’ as £20m Man Utd transfer negotiations stall

Arsenal have reportedly set their sights on Kieran Trippier in their pursuit of a new right-back. The England international is looking to return to the Premier League this summer as he enters the final two years of his contract in Spain but Manchester United are his preference.

The Red Devils began initial talks with Atletico earlier in the window but were unable to entice the La Liga champions into a sale.

United are optimistic that any deal for Trippier could still happen later in the window.

It’s understood Trippier would like to join United too but until a fee has been agreed between the two clubs, he will be staying put.

Atletico are looking to recoup the £20million they paid to Tottenham in 2019 to sign the full-back.

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It’s a decision the 30-year-old will have to weigh up if Arsenal are to satisfy Atletico’s valuation.

Talk of interest from Arsenal is only likely to intensify United’s pursuit of the player.

They were previously taking a relaxed approach to the situation but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does want to make Trippier his fourth summer signing.

The idea is that Trippier can provide healthy competition with Aaron Wan-Bissaka at right-back, while providing United with a great attacking threat going forward.

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He can also play wing-back and that is also of appeal to Solskjaer, who is open to switching formation.

Arsenal have spent a large percentage of their transfer budget on Ben White so funds are potentially limited.

However, there is talk the Gunners are also pursuing Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva after he asked Pep Guardiola to leave the club.

He is likely to cost upwards of £40million meaning it’s now down to Edu to determine whether any deal is financially viable.