Arsenal's new right-back? Gunners plot bid for Espanyol star available for bargain £12.5m fee

Arsenal are reportedly keen on an Espanyol star who could be available for a bargain £12.5 million fee this summer.

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• Arsenal linked with Espanyol star
• Right-back available for bargain fee
• Troublesome position this season

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to , the Gunners are keeping tabs on Espanyol full-back Omar Hilali, who is said to have a £12.5 million ($16m) release clause. The 21-year-old, who can also play as a winger, is also being looked at by Barcelona.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Right-back has, at times, been a troublesome position for Arsenal this season, with first-choice option Ben White missing a big chunk of the season through injury. Midfielder Thomas Partey has often filled in for the 27-year-old but having more strength in depth there may not be a bad idea.

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  Morocco Under-23 international Hilali has a contract that runs until 2027 at Espanyol. The report adds the youngster leads La Liga for successful tackles resulting in ball recoveries this season – a total of 63.

• WHAT NEXT?

  Before Arsenal can think about bidding for Hilali, Mikel Arteta's team take on Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.