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Arsenal transfer plot revealed: Why Arsene Wenger is chasing Spanish centre-back
ARSENAL are reportedly keeping tabs on Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez as well as two English youngsters as manager Arsene Wenger seeks to bolster his back line.
Arsenal are reportedly chasing Sessegnon (left), Hernandez (top right) and Chilwell
According to the Daily Mirror, Gunners boss Wenger needs to improve his defence after a disappointing league campaign this season.
There are reports his interest in Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels has come to an end.
And the boss now wants to invest in youth rather than experienced talent.
Hernandez, 20, has made 15 appearances in his second season at Atletico and is capped at France U-21 level.
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Meanwhile, the report claims Leicester’s Ben Chilwell, 19, and 15-year-old Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham are also on Wenger's radar.
Arsenal have chased left-back Chilwell since January and a deal could be struck in the summer.
As for Sessegnon, who also plays left-back, he would likely come in cheaper than the Foxes' Chilwell as Leicester determine to hold on to their players heading into next season's title defence and Champions League campaign.
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