Melgarejo’s agent spices up interest in his client

The agent of Benfica’s Lorenzo Melgarejo claims that both Arsenal and Fenerbahce are interested in his client’s services this summer. The full-back is believed to cost around £5m, so would certainly be within Arsenal’s budget, although a £5m signing would hardly appease the Arsenal fans demanding that the club spend big in the transfer market.

His agent said the following when asked about his client’s future:

"“Arsenal and Fenerbahce have enquired about Melgarejo. But so far there has been nothing concrete,” – Quotes: Sky Sports"

Personally I can’t see this happening. I think it’s his agent trying to stir up interest in the player. Fenerbahce could have an interest, but I can’t see us having one. From doing a little research into him, he appears to be a left-back really. Arsenal have Kieran Gibbs and also signed Nacho Monreal in the January transfer window, so signing another player in that position wouldn’t make a whole lot of sense.

Add to the above point that Arsenal still have Andre Santos on their wage bill at the left-back position and you have to seriously put this one down as just a rumour. Maybe he will join one day, but I certainly can’t see it happening this summer in honesty.

Lorenzo Melgarejo is a reported target for Arsenal. Picture: ABC